A teenager jumps from a ride, 35 feet above a new jersey boardwalk.
The ride lost power during a storm Saturday night.
Melanie Rossamando did not want to wait to be rescued.
"I looked to side and was like we're next to a huge metal pole and in my mind, I'm like we are in a metal death trap now. In my mind I was like I'm either getting struck by lighting, or I break a leg maybe."
Fortunately for Melanie, she did not suffer any major injuries.
Her friend did not jump and was rescued a short time later.