Ferris Wheel Rescue: Minors and Adult Saved in Móstoles
- on Monday evening, December 22, 2025, emergency services successfully rescued four minors and one adult who became temporarily stranded on a children's ferris wheel at Navipark in Móstoles,...
- The individuals were reportedly in a bucket approximately five meters (roughly 16 feet) above the ground when the ride unexpectedly stopped.
- Rescue personnel secured a ladder to the structure of the ferris wheel and then carefully lowered each person using a safety harness.
Firefighters rescue Five from Ferris Wheel in Móstoles, Spain
on Monday evening, December 22, 2025, emergency services successfully rescued four minors and one adult who became temporarily stranded on a children’s ferris wheel at Navipark in Móstoles, a municipality in the Community of Madrid, Spain.the incident occurred around 8:15 p.m. local time.
Safe Rescue at Five Meters
The individuals were reportedly in a bucket approximately five meters (roughly 16 feet) above the ground when the ride unexpectedly stopped. firefighters from the Community of Madrid’s emergency services were dispatched to the scene to conduct the rescue operation.No injuries were reported among those involved.
harness System Used for Safe Descent
Rescue personnel secured a ladder to the structure of the ferris wheel and then carefully lowered each person using a safety harness. The four minors were rescued first, followed by the accompanying adult. The operation prioritized the safety and well-being of all those affected.
Attraction Temporarily Closed for Investigation
Although no one was hurt, the ferris wheel has been temporarily closed to the public pending a thorough investigation into the cause of the malfunction. Authorities will examine the mechanical and electrical systems to determine the reason for the stoppage and prevent similar incidents in the future. The investigation’s findings will dictate when the attraction can safely reopen.