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North Carolina rollercoaster riders had a rough time last week. Park officials at Carowinds in Charlotte, North Carolina, said in a statement, “On Friday, April 29th, Flying Cobras, located in County Fair at Carowinds, had an unexpected ride stoppage on the lift. The park’s maintenance team responded quickly, and at no time were guests in danger. All guests were returned safely to the station and unloaded within 30 minutes. The safety and security of our guests and associates is Carowinds’ top priority.” The Flying Cobra coaster sends riders through a 360-degree loop as well as a cobra roll at speeds up to 50 miles per hour until they go through the whole thing again backwards. Riders are turned upside down a total of six times on the 125-foot tall, high speed looping coaster. One rider, Brandon Allen, told Queen City News, “I personally watched my tears fall from the sky. It was terrifying. We were told anywhere from 35 to 45 minutes. Which may not be major, but it’s a big deal when you’re just facing the ground completely. There were parents trying to talk to their children screaming, ‘It’s going to be okay!’”