Magic Carpet ride almost topples over, heroic fairgoers
Fairgoers can be seen clinging onto the rails of the "Magic Carpet" ride that almost toppled over on July 8, 2021.
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  • A carnival ride at the Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan came loose from its base on Thursday night.
  • Videos show people rushing towards the ride and using their collective weight to stop it from tipping over.
  • Thanks to the heroic efforts of the fairgoers, nobody was injured.
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Dramatic videos show fairgoers at the Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan, rushing to stop a carnival ride from toppling over on Thursday night, MailOnline reported.

The "Magic Carpet" ride appeared to come loose from its base while the giant pendulum on the ride continued to swing, the media outlet said.

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Videos show the ride rocking back and forth precariously, while loud clatters can be heard as it continues to spin out of control.

Nearby fairgoers rushed to prevent catastrophe by clinging onto the ride's barriers and using their weight to stop it from tipping over, the videos show.

Thanks to the heroism of the Cherry Festival's attendees, nobody was injured.

The ride is no longer in operation, the festival's executive director Kat Paye told MailOnline. It is being returned to the manufacturer in Ohio to determine what caused the fault, Traverse City's Record Eagle reported.

"We're not sure exactly what happened," said the head of Arnold's Amusement, Joey Even, who leased the ride to the festival. "The ride came off the blocking."

Every seat on the "Magic Carpet" was occupied when it malfunctioned, according to the Record Eagle.

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