Eager thrill-seekers had to be rescued from atop Hersheypark’s oldest rollercoaster Sunday after the ride’s train stopped in its tracks due to an “off-ride guest issue.”

The Comet, a 75-year-old wooden coaster, came to a halt around 5 p.m. after an unspecified issue forced a shutdown in the middle of the amusement park ride.

“Comet experienced a temporary stoppage on the track, which was caused by an unrelated off-ride guest issue. Per our protocols, our teams safely escorted guests off the coaster and back into the station without issue, and the ride was reopened,” a Hersheypark representative told CBS 21 . 4

The ride stopped moving during one of its first ascents, making for a relatively easy hike back down the slope, according to video captured by onlookers.

The Comet doesn’t

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