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Passengers stranded on SeaWorld ride for hours

By CHRISTINE SLUSSER
June 30, 2014

A ride at San Diego's SeaWorld called "Skytower" was stuck hundreds of feet in the air for four hours Sunday due to a power outage.

SeaWorld released in a statement that the at least 20 guests were never in danger. The cause of the power outage is still under investigation.

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Skytower has been at the park since 1969. It gives a panoramic view of the park. The fire department does train at SeaWorld every year in case something like this happens. (Via YouTube / Sharp Productions)

Guests received refunds and tickets to return to the park, though we aren't sure they'd ride Skytower again.

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