Russian swimmer Mark Morozov fell into a tense situation on a Vietnamese amusement ride, and he said the cabin halted right before a steep drop at the VinWonders park on Phu Quoc island. Morozov was with a girlfriend and a friend when the ride reached the top, then stopped abruptly, leading to a ten‑minute wait before park staff manually opened the restraints and guided the tourists down an emergency staircase. The incident was filmed and later posted on the Ren TV Telegram channel, where the swimmer shared details of the tense silence and the rescue operation.
VinWonders, part of the Vinpearl complex, is a large theme park known for its water attractions and roller coasters, drawing both domestic tourists and international visitors to Phu Quoc. The park’s website promotes “state‑of‑the‑art safety checks” before each ride, but mechanical failures can still occur, especially in high‑speed or vertical drops. Morozov’s ride stopped exactly at the point where the most intense descent begins, which prevented the usual automated safety release from engaging. The park’s staff reacted quickly, using hand tools to free the cabin and escort riders to the nearest exit, which avoided a more serious incident.
Online comments on Russian travel forums varied, with many users expressing surprise at how calmly the group handled the situation. Some readers praised the park’s response, noting that the staff’s manual intervention was a textbook example of emergency procedure. Others warned that attractions in Southeast Asia can have different maintenance standards and advised travelers to review insurance policies that cover medical emergencies and ride accidents. A minority joked that the incident was a good reminder to always check the weather and park schedules before heading out.
According to safety specialists, the incident highlights the importance of regular mechanical inspections and clear communication between ride operators and guests. They point out that many amusement parks use redundant locking systems that should disengage automatically, but human error or equipment malfunction can still cause a partial stop. In Vietnam, amusement ride regulations are still being harmonized with international standards, and there is no single national database of incident reports, which makes it difficult to assess risk levels accurately. Compensation claims for such accidents usually rely on park liability clauses, and Morozov noted that the park has not yet contacted him regarding any settlement or apology.
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