Teens arrested after viral California train surfing video


A pair of Southern California teens are learning the hard way that “likes” aren’t worth your life — after being captured on video riding on top of a speeding train in a reckless stunt that went viral and ended in arrest.

The shocking footage, shared widely across social media over the weekend, shows two 18-year-olds atop the northbound Coaster commuter train barreling along San Diego’s scenic coastal bluffs toward Del Mar on Friday.

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One of the teens was seen “surfing” on the train’s roof while the other laid flat.


Two people on top of a moving Coaster train near the ocean, one standing and one lying down.
Two teens have been arrested over their viral train surfing prank. Toby J Wilcox

A person appears to be "surfing" atop a moving train next to the ocean at sunset.
The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department responded to reports of the scene, using caller descriptions to locate the duo a few blocks away in Solana Beach. Toby J Wilcox

The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department responded to reports of the scene, using caller descriptions to locate the duo a few blocks away in Solana Beach.

Once confronted, both admitted they had climbed on top of the train.

Joseph Medina-Rivera of El Cajon and Brad Ellgen of Oceanside were cited for trespassing on railroad property, a misdemeanor offense, before being released.

Their court appearance date has not yet been announced.


Let’s be honest—no matter how stressful the day gets, a good viral video can instantly lift your mood. Whether it’s a funny pet doing something silly, a heartwarming moment between strangers, or a wild dance challenge, viral videos are what keep the internet fun and alive.

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