Man in custody after climbing roller coaster at Bowling Green amusement park

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A man is in custody after climbing a roller coaster at a local Bowling Green amusement park.

Around 10:30 p.m. Friday night, Richardsville Fire Department chief Brian Lee states units were dispatched to assist the Warren County Sheriff’s Office at the 700 block of Beech Bend Park Road.

Upon arrival, Lee states the sheriff’s office was with an individual that had climbed to the highest point of a roller coaster.

Officials say Richardsville fire personnel, along with Med Center EMS and two Warren County deputies, climbed onto the tracks to reach the bottom of the coaster.

After around one hour of negotiations, officials say he came down peacefully without harm to himself and personnel.

An identity has not been released at this time. Lee confirmed no injuries were reported.