Overview
- The roller coaster El Desafío, which stalled Friday during the Easter weekend, left riders suspended for about 20 minutes with no injuries.
- Parque de la Costa said a fault in the lift system triggered an automatic safety lock and staff followed protocol to evacuate riders using the built-in platform.
- A TikTok video by visitor Matías Bertuna showed the train stopped at height and alleged a drive chain came loose and broke, and the clip spread widely online.
- The viral footage drew a wave of posts about earlier stoppages and alleged part failures at other rides, while news reports noted calls for fresh inspections.
- The incident comes as the Tigre park, opened in 1997 and sold to Fénix Entertainment Group in 2021, balances new investments with aging attractions that visitors say show visible wear.