Parents of boy killed on Kansas water slide recall horrific day | ABC News

Scott and Michelle Schwab are speaking out for the first time about the day they lost their 10-year-old son Caleb.
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[@Erin-Hazel]

I seriously hope the boy who witnessed his brother being decapitated received therapy. This is beyond traumatic.

[@SarahGKing]

How do you know he was decapitated? That is absolutely horrific

[@KalebsLife2018]

Sara King, it was in the news reports.

[@theenikol]

He gon be fine

[@nick3asleysmanagementteam818]

Eryn Hazel he probably has ptsd

[@nick3asleysmanagementteam818]

Sarah King his head came OFF on the mesh

[@annabellelee5665]

"And he just kept saying, 'No trust me you don't want to go any further." That's terrifying.

[@eternal_napalm6442]

It doesn't say in this video , but...he was decapitated.

[@annabellelee5665]

@@eternal_napalm6442 Yes i am aware. I have seen this channel (Horror Stories) he made a video on it. It was truly terrifying and gave me chills.

[@rebeccakhosravani3086]

Roman Jefferson what?

[@rebeccakhosravani3086]

Roman Jefferson I understand it but why would you say that?

[@rebeccakhosravani3086]

Roman Jefferson Oh sorry ok😂

[@ekbrandon93]

That was a good man that shielded the mother from viewing the scene. I'm sure if she'd come closer she would've seen images that would forever haunt her.

[@lizleonhart552]

No. I would be PISSED. As horrible as the sight is, I will never process or get over it or be able to accept such a thing if I don’t see it with my own eyes. If he physically stopped me I would do my best to try to get through even if it means starting a fight.

[@indiesunflowers]

@@lizleonhart552 he didn't know that obviously, he thought seeing it would be more traumatic for her. you can always get past him, but I still say it was good of him to try to stop her.

[@kiarara7014]

@@lizleonhart552 k, good luck finding a therapist

[@shimmeringchimps3842]

I've never understood why it's considered "good" to shield people from seeing their loved ones one last time, whatever torn up or bloody state they're in. Otherwise, how could one confirm and accept the truth of what happened and get any closure? How would one know the "protective" person wasn't lying? Not knowing for sure, not confirming it myself, not being allowed to say goodbye, is what would haunt me forever. I'd be stuck in a cloud of ignorance and uncertainty because someone else took it upon themselves to withhold critical information after assuming I was too weak and stupid to process it. That's incredibly insulting, imo, and not "good of them" at all.

[@lizleonhart552]

@@shimmeringchimps3842 exactly. Perfectly explained- I will never understand that logic

[@Applehead.michaelj]

"6 went to the park, 5 came back..💔" broke my heart, this situation is really sad. praying for them!

[@scotthayes4135]

I don't think the park cared at all, they're just trying to cop out cause they're in trouble.

[@yumdinonugs]

@Joe Ski are you dumb

[@bearzdlc2172]

praying is such a stupid pointless thing to say. pray for them before he died? he still dies tragically from this. what does praying do? its stupid and pointless.

[@spacechip3386]

@@bearzdlc2172 Praying for the family to emotionally recover... Chill tf down dude.

[@dappleapple]

​@@spacechip3386fr

[@chrism4412]

Imagine how dark the air was in that house when they got home that night. Oh my god this story is beyond horrific.

[@alanw2687]

I wouldn't even have been able to drive home or function the whole rest of the day. Someone would have to take over and help me and the family.

[@dirtymike3329]

Right. Like what do you even do

[@riverstone9005]

I can't even imagine. Just the thought of trying to sleep that night, drifting off for two seconds and forgetting he's gone, then waking up and remembering what happened.

[@airlessmouse3613]

If I was his sibling I’d never wanna do anything again.

[@bjthedjdutchdude1992]

I've had that feeling as a little kid. One night We took my baby sister to a hospital. She was suffering from bronchitis. She was crying while we were leaving through out the hospital. I was silent for the rest of that night. I was relieved to see her again about a week later when I came home from school

[@jthoen61]

Caleb's raft was lifted up his head hit the netting and he was decapitated. That park should be sued along with the designers/engineers.

[@patriciamccormick9321]

Charges were thrown out by a Judge.

[@josie_rey_g]

That’s really what happened??

[@jthoen61]

@@josie_rey_g Yes.

[@jthoen61]

@@patriciamccormick9321 Unbelievable.

[@orionb5217]

@Emmy 119 what's a internal decapitation?

[@judilynn9569]

I read the entire story about the family who owned the park, the man who designed the ride and the fateful day of the accident. My heart just broke. Totally broke. Needless to say, the man who designed it went into a deep depression as well.

[@sm-iv8nt]

Where can i read thw story

[@newravenparis21]

Hi could you provide a link for us to read? Thank you.

[@irvinlopez1126]

In spite of the fact that these folks may have been innocent, details that delve deep into the facts state these folks need to write out a check.

[@michaelweyenberg6238]

​@@irvinlopez1126 The owners wrote the check. The designer is just a salary employee. They don't make great money.

[@richardgibson1872]

@@michaelweyenberg6238 the owners WAS the designer. it's jeff henry and he never went to college let alone have an engineering degree

[@allie9661]

Caleb seemed like such a good kid 😭 it’s not fair, kids are just trying to have fun at these parks! They don’t deserve to die.

[@thundersoul2263]

Over 25k were murdered in Gaza.

[@bubblesx9512]

They’re really gonna show the reporter going down the slide having a fun time 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@justbrowsing71]

Ashley Martinez how do you know that? It was said only his brother was with him. His brother ran to find his mother. Than the dad was found. As he ran up he asked if his son was dead. The ride was suppose to hold a certain weight as well. Which no Caleb wouldn’t have met. Just pray for his brother who witnessed such a horrible, horrific moment. Pray for this family. Nothing else matters at this point!

[@cindytrujillo9115]

Ashley Martinez What are you talking about? The parents didn’t go up the ride. It was him, and his brother

[@lauranasewytewa6738]

Mhm Mhm, they are stating the truth. The father was told that the son was too small to go on the ride. He basically threw his weight around and they finally let the boy go on the ride. Now the father is suing because he yelled at them and used his position as legislator o allow the or force them to break the rules and make an exception for his son. If the father did not think that he should be allowed to break the rules just because of his job status his son would still be alive. They first rejected him. He came down crying and the father made a big stink and they were forced to let the boy go on the rides. Now the father sued for the death he caused.

[@lauranasewytewa6738]

Justrowsing71. If the father practically forced them to make an exception for his son then it does matter. No should be benefit financially from practically forcing them to make an exception just for his son.

[@carolinecutler9080]

Laura nasewytewa if I was the person working that slide I would not have let Celeb on that ride. I don’t care who his dad is or anything else because it’s about safety. I dealt with people throwing their weight around trying to get their way and that never override my judgment. I can only imagine how guilty the person working the slide must be feeling about letting this little boy on this slide that took his life shortly thereafter.

[@polpot6225]

Kid got decapitated. That's probably the most horrifying thing about this. God bless these people.

[@polpot6225]

Haneen Abdelaal flew off. Way high

[@hankbell5053]

@ASMR Quiet you're sick

[@IvanTheDarkAngel]

ASMR Quiet edgy

[@naomigary7930]

Dream that’s horrifying

[@haylzpecina]

@ASMR Quiet U r fucking disgusting

[@crystalwater505]

I'm not particularly the religious type, but I hope that there is a loving afterlife with tons of love because some people just don't get a fair shake in this life. RIP Caleb. I hope there is a loving afterlife where you're getting plenty of hugs.

[@Trailerwalker]

At the very least, the way it was before we were born

[@Madison-iw8ix]

Caleb is probably still watching over his family, and he'll do so until it's their times.

[@spiritualgoodness902]

I feel you.

[@angiehall3092]

Watching this video makes my heart literally ache. My son just turned 11, and as a mother, I really don't know how you recover from something like this. The pain... the guilt... unimaginable. Stories like this are why I nearly have panic attacks every time my son rides a thrill ride. Two years ago, he was finally tall enough to ride a giant drop tower at a park near our house. He insisted on riding it with his dad. The entire time they rode to the top, I was sobbing on the ground. I told my husband to hold onto his arm and not let go no matter what. I just envisioned him slipping out of his seat. It's an all around terrible feeling, and my heart breaks for these parents.

[@bella-zt7oz]

I’m sorry.

[@duckysguidetoshipping8930]

Sending f love ❤

[@no0d13s]

Imagine driving there with a full car of exited kids, then returning with an empty seat

[@OrangeScythe]

and his blood all over the slide

[@e2kmarketing498]

:(

[@e2kmarketing498]

Soooooo SAD!!! I am CRYING right now

[@bethanne558cooke7]

Potato Lord I don’t think that his seat was completely empty. He was decapitated. It must’ve been an awful gruesome sight. For everyone involved but especially his brother

[@jeifcj6718]

Excited*

[@LilianaHernandez-dc6dn]

I truly hope Caleb died instantly. Hopefully he felt no pain, and I hope his older brother is okay.

[@CWinter10]

I would think he died instantly, as he was decapitated.

[@CWinter10]

@Leah M oh my lord!!!

[@katgamingyt7000]

@@CWinter10 but you can't feel pain if your brain dead

[@myMelodyj]

Me too poor baby

[@jsm530]

@@CWinter10 calm down idiot

[@rylee0417]

He seemed like a wonderful, kind young man. What a devastating loss. Rest in Peace

[@bsespi]

That video of Caleb dancing with his baby brother was so sweet. Rest in peace sweet little man! And God grant his family strength throughout the rest of their days. I don't even want to imagine the horror these parents and the older brother as a witness have been trying to cope with.

[@diavolo1318]

The blood on the slide is what gets me. Imagine watching this, and seeing a rush of blood wash down with the water. I hope that everyone who witnessed this is having therapy.

[@nate3556]

I know, I was watching a news report and they showed some pictures of the slide and there was blood everywhere. Made me want to throw up

[@casstommo6056]

IS THAT BLOOD WHAT U CAN SEE IN 2:28?

[@shadysantes]

@@casstommo6056 yes

[@sandyswanson9726]

For a couple of years after this happened before they finally tore it down when you drove by on 435 highway, you could still see blood stains. My kids couldn't even look over that direction nor could I. Horrible

[@CharlieLannister]

Sandy Swanson that’s insane. Horrifying

[@arthureverett8220]

First rule of thumb:: If you have to sign an insurance waiver before you get on the ride, Don’t even think of getting on it period. Run for the hills!!!!

[@randomhuman805]

I don’t go on huge water slides, things that go upside down, anything that requires a waiver to sign and anything that’s spins very fast.

[@insertnamehere9558]

Agreed! If there's a chance then HECK NO

[@maryb6672]

I agree with you in this situation. That said, these days you have to sign waivers for kids to do ANYTHING. Here’s a list of places/activities I’ve had to sign waivers for my son within the past year: indoor trampoline park, Fri night open gym for teens, a soccer tournament & most recently, when I dropped him off @ the skating rink I had to sign a waiver saying I wouldn’t sue if he got hurt while skating. Problem is there are way too many frivolous lawsuits so waivers have become the norm. But this situation was different IMO. I don’t blame the parents but personally I wouldn’t have allowed my son on the ride.

[@TJ-im5kp]

I disagree personally. Live your life taking the risks you are willing to take though.

[@joegibbskins]

If that was true you’d never get on a boat, raft, etc

[@jodiemcmahon9818]

crazy to think this kid would be 15 right now. rest in peace kiddo. my heart goes out to family and friends of the boy, i hope they’re all doing alright. ❤️

[@Aribbonofsoundmen]

Crazy, how he would probably be old enough now to be experiencing being called toxic and privileged by feminists on tiktok. You know, the normal stuff boys see today 😔

[@jomardavis2258]

frllllll

[@adriennepuck]

I remember watching them build this giant slide. I used to pass it all the time. The whooshing sound of people going down could be heard from the road. My heart broke when I heard what happened to that poor family. It confirmed what I'd always thought: that it was too dangerous and a waste of money. The entire park has since been completely torn down.

[@alostbraincell8818]

The fact that his brother witness him being decapitated is beyond heartbreaking

[@landonlol9340]

True. R.I.P. ❤️

[@swirlzyuhyuh7475]

It must have been horrifying seeing a head roll down from slide give me chills-

[@ollieollieoxenfree3246]

@@swirlzyuhyuh7475 it was an internal decapitation I believe. The spine was completely severed, but the head was still attached to the body :(

[@swirlzyuhyuh7475]

@@ollieollieoxenfree3246 THATS EVEN WORSE WHAT THE HECK-

[@scotthayes4135]

He'll have nightmares the rest of his life.

[@jamesr1703]

That poor child. The woman seated behind him, broke her jaw when Caleb's decapitated head hit her in the face.

[@eva-vx6yz]

James R thats awful omg

[@twistedtaylor2323]

Ok but like...what happened with his head...??

[@GamingWithTaiwoo]

What is decapitated

[@turtlelife2035]

@@GamingWithTaiwoo it means his head fell off really messed up

[@GamingWithTaiwoo]

@@turtlelife2035 that is really sad

[@lolaking1350]

I remember this story, how horriffic as a parent to lose a child so violently and for one of your children to witness it. I really feel for them. So sad.

[@jonathanschlack7210]

This is so heartbreaking. I cannot even imagine losing a brother. I have a younger brother, and after hearing this, it makes me feel lucky to have a brother. My condolences to the family who lost Scott.

[@lookup2one]

Jonathan hold your younger brother always! The pain of losing a younger brother is almost unbearable.💔

[@_ysai]

Imagine the trauma that older brother has now. That image will never leave his mind

[@tomryan3408]

@Avery Moller ????

[@yanax1477]

The head didn’t fall off. But it was still ugly and brutal. Sad for the boy and the bro and everyone there and the family.

[@feliscatus4921]

@Avery Moller can you just shut ur headass up already? u say that joke in every comment like you're very funny

[@feliscatus4921]

@Avery Moller girls really are very unfunny damn

[@justsomeunicornwithinterne6490]

The woman riding behind the little boy broke her jaw because his decapitated head hit her in the jaw, I can just imagine his head rolling amongst the ride whilst the people behind stared at his headless body, they need therapy.

[@mxlsam8953]

The child was too light. Why let him on? The lifeguards should have known better.

[@eileenmcdonald3162]

Fami!y should have known better .

[@alyssakinder8360]

Eileen Mcdonald they aren’t the employees. the workers should have known better.

[@kandykane2160]

Only if they are told. He rode in the front and two women in the back. This lead to the raft lifting up. Did the workers get trained about weight distribution? It should have had an upstop mechanism. Roller coasters have that in place and this slide went faster than a roller coaster.

[@WickedlyMe328]

Leidy A. What I said!

[@seeriousli8169]

even adults were getting hurt on it . there were complaints from people hurting their backs and necks . something was wrong with the slides desighn

[@XcitedSituation]

I hope the brother who saw poor Caleb got therapy from that trauma! I can’t believe we lost a little angel from ignorance.

[@Dolce3339]

This story, and the one with the little boy and alligator at Disney, will forever haunt me. My heart will always be with those families.

[@hollykelsch9702]

The alligator story broke my heart horribly

[@sadietunnicliffe7036]

It's a death trap should never had opened

[@annagitana1]

And besides paying the family I think they really got away with it. Criminal charges were brought and then dismissed. The ride never should have opened.

[@texasred2702]

Physics.

[@DavianSinner]

Looking at the aerial shot I'm thinking: no.

[@fluffstars1135]

Ya it's like sometimes these people have no brains .But that poor brother probably is scared from watching his brother get decafetated .

[@maxxh5331]

Yeah, all they seemed to care about was how the slide looked. Whoever thought it was a good idea to use metal netting, and velcro straps on a very steep waterslide doesn't give a fuck about safety.

[@67deadly]

its sad to hear that his face lit up when he heard he was going to the water park but then when he got there his life was taken away. :(

[@barbarajacobson8149]

202 likes and no replies. I know, right?

[@annette8141]

Very sad..i would not let my boys get on that. Sounds crazy but my anxiety is to much, that I'm very fearful of a lot ppl & things. This makes me a little nauseous. 😔

[@sbg9194]

Annette i know if i did i would go with my kids

[@Vilelated]

@@barbarajacobson8149 here's a reply, the boy was able to read, so duh.... right?? I just hope the park was not held responsible for he's stupid action

[@Vilelated]

@hi i'm paullol

[@grainne_roisin1512]

I actually can’t even watch this. This so unbelievably sad. This is too tragic and cruel for this to actually happen to someone, his family. It’s horrific.

[@steffmaloney8910]

I am soo sorry for your loss, I can't imagine the pain your family is going through. No parent should lose thier child. Hugs from your Canadian neighbors

[@annette8141]

Poor baby. I hope he passed instantly & didn't feel pain. However those last seconds, I can't imagine.

[@londonm3161]

His safety belt broke and he was flung from the raft when he died, but he was flung neck first into the bars in the safety netting so he was decapitated. He would've died instantly, spending his last moments of life having the most fun a ten year old could possibly have with his older brother

[@mdsupreme1776]

He knew exactly what happened, your brain can react in less that a second.

[@Hobinator17]

@@mdsupreme1776 he probably had a second, maybe two where he realized something was wrong. Not long enough to react or suffer though.

[@leliq6248]

Same

[@gabrieldeollos6917]

Annette when you get decapitated your head is still active for 10 seconds so it wasn’t fast.

[@spookybow4391]

6:14 imagine the little brother watching this video when he’s older, knowing that the brother that once lovingly cradled him is now dead.

[@hope48]

goodness i am crying

[@japanrrylvr015]

Stfu ur gonna make me cry :(

[@dulciewatson6349]

🥺💔💔

[@100subsbeforenovember3]

Yeah but have u heard hes still 10 when that baby is 11 hes gonna be older than his older brother

[@reneekittycat]

💔💔💔😢😢😢

[@g3tsiak547]

His parents are amazing. If that situation happened in my family, I wouldn't be able to talk about it.

[@AaronSimond]

It’s insane how life can just flip on a dime like that. It’s stories like this that creep into my mind when I’m thinking way too much of what could possibly happen to my family or my kids. I can’t imagine the heartbreak, the trauma, I truly can’t imagine. You can only pray to whatever god might be out there that something like this never happens to you or anyone you love. May Caleb Shwab Rest In Peace, and I wish the best for his family.

[@sandclann]

I would never let my kids go on that kind of ride, ever. If they are reading a liability disclaimer at the top, that's a red flag.

[@redtaylor4936]

I'm sitting here praying my 3 grown children don't

[@user.7710]

exactly. they think if they read you the liability thing and you still choose to ride, then it’s your fault but they should not be allowed to make a ride that dangerous where they need a disclaimer. same thing with that haunted house that tortures it’s guests. this is why i think it should actually be illegal to have a liability disclaimer; if you think that you could be putting another person in danger in any way, don’t build the ride or whatever. that simple. and if i get hurt because of the idiots who built the ride or because the idiot lifeguards weren’t doing their job, then i should be able to sue.

[@ashleywang5384]

Any ride is a liability an are risks to go on them

[@ashleywang5384]

@@user.7710 it is the parks fault they should of never allowed that child to go on it to begin with

[@ipektanrica9029]

God bless your kids i agree BUT did you know in any medical surgeries they FORCE people to sign papers otherwise they dont even give medical help? You may not choice to do something for fun but health is priority

[@marylong4678]

That must have been so traumatic for the brother. That’s so horrible, I couldn’t imagine.

[@alexandersalarms5380]

i agree...

[@kiera6326]

Avery Moller No. It is negative. I get you’re trolling, but this is NOT the place for it. When you have a child, I hope you think about this.

[@maya-yf7nr]

@@kiera6326 lmao

[@Wikikiman]

Oh my God, this brought tears to my eyes. Bless the Schwab family. Our hearts are heavy and our prayers go out to you... Rest in peace Caleb

[@ash6161]

1:06 kills me everytime. The boys look so wholesome in that video.

[@beckyiskoo]

Did the brother who witnessed it get help? That poor boy :( this poor family

[@clarav1938]

Definitely. Witnessing a death like that would require lifelong therapy... I feel awful for him.

[@cuppatae834]

I CANNOT even imagine. Absolutely traumatizing. Especially for a CHILD! I mean he was right behind him. I believe they said he got blood all over him as well. This is just heartbreaking.

[@clarav1938]

dew- pie His brother was actually at the bottom of the slide and saw the body slide down the rest of the way. Equally traumatizing. Apparently one of the women behind Caleb had a broken jaw and an “eye injury” (either from his head or his body hitting her) and I think I read that they’re both in therapy. All around it was a horrible gruesome situation. I feel bad for everyone involved.

[@MJ-xe6il]

that boy saw his brother get decapitated, imagine seeing someone's head come off of their body. poor kids.

[@camel-lathecamel4201]

Marin S his head didn’t come off it was an internal decapitation

[@distorbia20]

Hope the other brother who witnessed the horrific accident is receiving therapy and dealing with the trauma. Such a sad incident

[@death4256]

'Ammarah May hope they learned their lesson

[@TeeGirl995]

Light Yagami wtf

[@michaelprovost6066]

@@death4256 ok boomer

[@death4256]

Michael Provost Peasant

[@Nonprofitmonkey]

@@death4256 Go to hell

[@xxmushisushixx1049]

I can just imagine being the instructor who let Caleb go down the slide only ending up in his death.

[@hrk6635]

This really hurts my heart and soul….I can’t even imagine…I really hope their family has a future full of nothing but peace. Bless their hearts.

[@miyanamcmullen7909]

I personally knew Caleb and I can tell you he was the sweetest and most positive uplifting person. We went to church together and he was so involved and just invested in life and god Edit: thank you for all of the support but please stop arguing in the comments. If you are going to try to blame his parents I hope you see how wrong and heartless you are but either way please stop arguing it’s unnecessary especially under the circumstances thank you all so much🥰🙏🏽

[@miyanamcmullen7909]

shahla1123 yeah it’s the parks fault for negligence nobody needed you to comment your opinion anyways cause you sound stupid

[@noxioustides]

@shahla1123 The ride needed 400 pounds to weigh down the seats, it had SEATBELTS. A ride with that many requirements is NOT safe. Do your research on the ride, because this isn't the only time an injury occurred on this ride :/

[@jazmineg957]

shahla1123 blame the park? Hell yes they should blame the park ! How dare you go after the family. You are disgusting.

[@gianna7980]

Miyana Mcmullen I’m sorry for your loss

[@johndaley9594]

@@miyanamcmullen7909 just because you don't like it, it is a valid point, moms wont let their kids play football, but that 80 foot death ride, yeah go for it, have fun...REALLY?

[@qutielove2208]

I'm 27 and I wouldn't go on that ride.

[@ajlovespbj3569]

Quitel Cartwright same here

[@passthebutter6037]

Quitel Cartwright same, I’m more of a Disney small world kinda person

[@AliciaLovesYAHUSHA]

Kids tend not to have as much fear.

[@sarah18497]

Quitel, it's not about you, QUEEN

[@lyndsaysrebornnurseryoffib4241]

Quitel Cartwright Me either!

[@carriekitchen5796]

They add netting instead of making the second hump higher to reduce the rate of speed??? I took three years of engineering in high school and even I know that second hump was too low.

[@thethriftgypsy8467]

Years later and I still cannot fathom leaving for a fun treat trip and you leave with 4 boys and come back with 3. You're looking in the rear view mirror and where you saw 4, there are now 3. How does ones brain reconcile that?! I cannot even begin to imagine any of this as a parent myself. Heartbreaking is an understatement. I'm praying that his brother wasn't looking at him when he actually became decapitated and just saw possibly the aftermath because that is something you just can't live with.

[@ciaobella9310]

I love how they use ""netting" like thats suppose to save your life as your being launched through the damn air!

[@august6604]

exactly! they needed at least a full tube. the metal netting is a literal human cheese grater. sure the kid would’ve still gotten hurt from the full tube, but he wouldn’t have died.

[@kevinkevin9630]

@@august6604 Sad

[@ciaobella9310]

@Avery Moller calm down there Sparky!

[@ciaobella9310]

@Avery Moller 👍

[@ciaobella9310]

@Avery Moller it was an ACCIDENT....therefore not the kids "fault".....every comment you make gets dumber and dumber 😂😂😂

[@arazeliduarte7220]

"6 went to the park, 5 came back" My heart is broken 😔💔

[@akcoeiehzksoowjabmxlcowjw8219]

Personally, I think it’s horrible that they asked the parents for details. It’s obvious how images of their sons death flashed through their minds while they where recalling the even. Never ask someone about a traumatizing event, it’s much better if they bring it up themselves.

[@animebooklover8830]

Im crying right now, he seemed like such a nice boy and he went there thatt day to have fun, and this happened, its too much for me. I really do hope that family is okay

[@YowLife]

They don't explain what exactly happened to the boy, but if you look into the specifics on how he died, you'll understand why.

[@starcat_]

YowLife link?

[@YowLife]

@@starcat_ If you insist: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verr%C3%BCckt_(water_slide)

[@YowLife]

@@starcat_ What? You can read urls can't you?

[@sharonmcduffiealabama3928]

@@starcat_ The child was decapitated.

[@Kimahimaatina]

@@YowLife how did the decapitation happen?

[@oliviahurd405]

such a good boy. Rest in peace in peace Caleb

[@lexworthington2]

Olivia Jean Hurd i know i wish i could of met him so bad

[@tiaraeveryday6073]

Olivia Jean Hurd this family is in my prayers, I'm so so sorry they loss their baby boy because of other careless, greedy, selfish and ignorant individuals. No child should go through what Caleb did..God bless this family...my heart aches for them😢

[@itsyuhboibreezi9781]

Tiara Everyday

[@erin8133]

So so very sad :(

[@thevelvettip1110]

Tiara Everyday I'm not sure how you got your assessment from this video. Perhaps, this child should not have been allowed to ride based on his size. However, nothing in the report suggests that carelessness, greed, selfishness, or ignorance played a part in the accident that took this child's life.

[@loribrochu5939]

My heart breaks for this poor family. To lose a child has got to be the most horrible feeling in the world.

[@avabunton7873]

i live by this park:( they torn it down awhile ago but i remember when this happened the whole community was completely shocked and mortified.

[@ashlynsoy6747]

Ava Bunton I do too and I remember it took a while to tear it down and I was angry for some reason.

[@depressedloli4325]

Same here, I'm not too close, half an hour back maybe, but this accident really messed with people, if you're talking about the one in KS then I believe they tore it down fairly recently, in the last year or so. But not to be gross or anything, but on the slide you could see a red spot from where I always passed by. Maybe it was rust (honestly wouldn't be in disbelief if it was), but I'm just glad they tore it down.

[@heatherlory99]

I used to live near there too. I went only a week before this happened. I was shocked when I heard.

[@jackie-hr8cr]

I live about 45 minutes from the park. My family used to go every year until the accident happened. We don’t go anymore. It was a huge shock to everyone.

[@kendrawalton3938]

depressed loli | yes it’s was right in the middle. But they are building something else there now

[@annaheaton775]

why do i put myself through this by watching things like this 🤦‍♀️

[@madisonelsasser1123]

same now i’m just terrified

[@Deathwarrant909]

Wow, when I heard the part where the man said “trust me you don’t want to go any further.” It just broke my heart 😭

[@paulbeaudry5791]

This situation really affected me, I don't personally have kids but things like this it's hard not to have compassion for the tragedy.

[@StormyRiver8970]

I feel so incredibly sad for this family :(

[@ajlovespbj3569]

Janice Riccardo Ikr 😭

[@death4256]

Why?

[@death4256]

They chose his fate

[@angelabolduc9650]

How cold can you be to the parent's? It is the park's fault.

[@malaysiamcbride578]

Seeing those videos of him playing and being so innocent makes me very emotional . As a mom , this is my worst nightmare. Outliving your children has to be the hardest task in this world .

[@sealdungan5075]

It is.

[@editname2959]

But they got good money from it so they are now happy.

[@fi6432]

Dont ever say that. Money will never replace a child. No matter how much money i could be given i would never give up my little sis (i don't have children this is the closest comparison because i acted more as a mother to her when our mother got incredibly sick for a few years) Family and people will stick with you forever. Memories and bonds aren't lost even if you aren't on good terms anymore. Even people i used to hate are important to me. Money is spent. It doesn't hold the same emotional value as a person. If i was in this family's position and i heard you say that to me i would get so pissed. Be a little more aware of others.

[@joroc]

Dont let your 2 children playing alone in a 51m tall toy

[@staceyschwindt4689]

@@editname2959 truly, THAT is a despicable thing to say. I feel almost positive, that you don't see it that way. In fact, I quite easily see YOU ARE SO F*CKED UP, that you are only speaking out of spite, that YOUR WORTHLESS ASS, IS PURELY JEALOUS (from your rage, that your babies have not yet "died TOO SOON," and YOU received a monetary value that ONLY YOU, could easily place on your children.) I'll say NO MORE, because you are a trash, not even holding a value in this loving world.. OF TRULY THANKFUL CHILDREN OF GOD'S. Anyway, run with your tiny-high, felt from your being A PERFECT REPRESENTATION of evil.

[@daryissaplayz2312]

I can't even think about how awful that would be. I can't imagine losing a loved one in a way like that. He was so young.

[@susanseigler1488]

My heart breaks for this family, I have watched this tragedy over and over no words can exspress how horrible this is. I know this child was horrified as he was thrown threw the air, I can only pray that his death was immediate no pain not suffering. God bless him and this family. I did not know you but I will never forget you. Sending bear hugs to heaven.❤️🙏❤️.

[@fa-ls9jw]

it's so stupid that bc of this waterslide he died, he had a very long and i bet good life ahead. he was a loving and happy kid! it's just so weird nd sad how things are just fine and when you least know everythinh changes. God bless the family :( Caleb is an angel now.

[@pattybarrett8003]

I still don't understand how he died. The mom was mumbling in the interview. Did he fall off??

[@LailuRosa_studios]

That beautiful young boy had a life ahead of him..

[@momentary_]

His seat straps failed to hold him down when the ride reached the top and he his body flew up out of the seat enough for him to get decapitated by the metal rings around the top of the ride. His older brother saw it happen.

[@CanaanOptical2024]

We never know who will be here with us tomorrow or who wouldn't . Appreciate this moment now. Do our best to cherish every min and do good to those who cross our path, let our loved ones know we love them. We may not have the chance tomorrow. (Some might not like what I say next) but I know Caleb is with God now and those of us who believe will see him in heaven when our turn comes. He will be right there waiting to greet his loved ones.

[@anamira2908]

Don't worry he'll be reincarnated if he likes to.

[@Ohhsoky]

Yooo when it showed the video of him holding his brother... I couldn’t hold it in no more!!😭💔

[@esperan553]

💔

[@emmastinson49]

This is beyond horrific - absolutely devastating. I really feel for that whole family ❤

[@brandoneisenhauer8735]

They new the ride wasn’t safe when they were laughing at the sand bags launching off the ramp. They were stupid enough to then add metal bars and netting which is just insane. It was only a matter of time before something was going to go wrong. This is a ride that not even action park would be crazy enough to make.

[@mdb2879]

*THIS WATERSLIDE HAD DEFECTS FROM THE START YET IT WASN'T CLOSED, ALL IN THE NAME OF PROFIT*

[@naomispandas3974]

It’s by legends they took it down now

[@es001]

Not to mention demand. If there's a market for a more adrenaline-inducing ride than before, it wouldn't take long for a supply.

[@ajlovespbj3569]

AC DC IKR!!!

[@jimboone6405]

Welcome to Jewmerica

[@notquitelikeni5721]

Alex Jay no it was the math/ physics on the ride, it was wrong from start hence why they added netting and seatbelts bc the raft in the testing kept going airborne.

[@desireandfire]

It must be so hard losing a son, and especially a young one 🙁

[@revindevin6595]

Ernesto Estrada Trust me i lost a brother 1 year ago and a sister 10 years ago

[@jamesonnicole6503]

sherena WR o my gosh I’m so sorry to hear that. I can’t imagine losing one sibling but two .

[@revindevin6595]

Bobby Im not lying its true and it was a very said momment

[@janikb3538]

No shit Sherlock. You think they’d be celebrating or something?

[@floridagirl2569]

It is.

[@rebeccabamford5505]

I saw my family not long after a horrific car accident with a triaxle truck. My husband, and 9 year old daughter were killed. My 14 year old son survived. If someone shielded that mother from seeing her son? God bless him, because 20 years later I can see envision the horrific scene. It never leaves you and no mother should see her baby like that.

[@AJ-jf2ui]

Poor child rip. He was a little cutie. Imagine his parents pain going back home that night without him.

[@heatherhaub5863]

I wish they would remove that slide. You could still see it off the highway. Could you imagine the family having to pass that?!

[@christinelovesyouX]

They have, didnt you see in the video they said it was being taken down? Sheesh.

[@heatherhaub5863]

Siillaarriel, I hate to break it to you, but the slide still stands. I can say with 100% certainly, as of 2/13/2018, they have not taken it down or made an attempt to take it down yet. I can say that because I just drove by it 30 minutes ago. So, unless you live in Kansas City, KS or any neighboring city where it’s citizens drive on the I-435 highway on a daily biases, don’t go stating false facts. Just because they said so in the video, doesn’t make it true. Sheesh. 😒

[@heatherhaub5863]

I should also clarify that I know that they plan to take it down after pending investigation, but with it taking so long I wish they could at least try to show some effort of keeping it from public eye.

[@heatherhaub5863]

MetalLovingLady92, I haven’t been to the park since it first opened, but I hear the slide is closed and the park is still open. I have also heard that, despite it being closed, it is still very visible to anyone who goes to the park. Also, and this is just rumor, but I heard you can still see where the accident took place from inside the park? - as in it wasn’t cleaned and, if so, not very well. Like I said, I haven’t been in a while, so I don’t know if that is true... Maybe I’ll go once it opens to find out.

[@kyliehoward7834]

Heather Haub I pass it all the time, makes me so angry that it’s still up to this day

[@TheGreekPianist]

I don't see how anyone can continue to go down that slide knowing a young boy tragically died on it....

[@neindanke3420]

The Greek Pianist No one else rode it after that, it was permanently closed and then torn down.

[@taylorbaylorbaylor2393]

No one was allowed to ride it after I was there the weekend before and rode it a few times and it's not tore down yet it just sits there.

[@Bianca-pu8sk]

TaylorBaylor Baylor Was it fun?

[@kayleighd.5457]

coderedgonebadd the reason the boy was thrown off was bc of poor weight distribution. There were two older and much heavier men on the ride with Caleb. And they put Caleb in the front. If Caleb had been in the middle, he probably wouldn't have died. It is definitely the workers fault for not fixing that before they went down.

[@jessieford4983]

its still there. hasnt been torn down yet

[@yvonnabenjamin7057]

Imagine how quiet they went back home

[@monikorasort]

Oh god... I didn’t even know the poor kid but hearing him on the footage brought me to tears. He was so young, and it’s heartbreaking to realize some kids don’t get to outlive their own childhood

[@glenistergrotj3022]

There is footage?

[@nckhed]

@@glenistergrotj3022 In the video you're watching, lol.

[@palomanavarrete4583]

​@@nckhedstop

[@UKDrillTV.]

imagine when the kid opened his eyes that morning and thought i can't wait to have a Fun day at the waterpark with my family around me not knowing what was to come

[@Noquemacuh]

I could not imagine the pain they’re going through, this hurts

[@jennifertaylor2593]

Absolutely horrific.. I can’t imagine the shock and pain from losing your child..and in such a horrific way. I hope the family, especially the brother that saw Caleb that way, is ok, ok as can be..❤

[@a.m.wallace3428]

My best friend was there that day, same age as this poor kid. She was terrified, I can’t imagine how this boy felt.

[@landonlol9340]

❤️

[@abbyesw0rld]

I cannot imagine his brother looking back at his brother seeing him decapitated.

[@aldcpaigehylandlover]

A.M. Wallace liar

[@luckettt.]

@@aldcpaigehylandlover I don’t think anyone would joke about something like this. If you don’t know someone personally, then don’t just assume.

[@leonardomendoza1904]

Wow, those parents are so emotionally strong its unbelievable.. wish them the best for their family

[@zylosk1382]

Avery Moller Because maybe their son died? Fucking idiot

[@elenaj776]

@Avery Moller stfu dumb bitch

[@callmecart9925]

Flight In June it was his dads fault though. They wouldn’t let him on the ride but his dads a politician and practically threw his weight around and forced them. He killed his son

[@curtisdunn2909]

@@callmecart9925 Shut up

[@vivekjk6729]

They did take the hush money tho

[@TheBerkeleyBeauty]

RIP Caleb. The adults were supposed to keep you safe, and let you and your family down.

[@revengeonval]

Rest in peace.

[@cherie3283]

That is the scariest looking ride ! I’m surprised children were allowed on it . Such a horrific story ....

[@amelie3610]

they shouldn't have been. I heard there was supposed to be an age restriction and children under 16 should not have been able to ride it.

[@prettyassyenn]

Right!

[@jen5138]

@@amelie3610 then the staff who allowed him to ride at ten years old should be charged and imprisoned!

[@em8_]

@@amelie3610 I don't think that's true... Because when I rode the ride when I was 9, I rode it just two weeks before him, and what was crazy was that one of my Velcro straps came undone.... Luckily for me they had to stop the ride because me and my father were under the weight limit

[@kellicr9024]

@@jen5138 So should the parents, total neglect. The father seems very odd, no real emotion. Poor little boy, he's in heaven now and in peace. Thank God for that!

[@NkemOnyeka12]

I lost my daughter to cancer when she was 6, I knew it was coming. I had time to work it out as best I could in my mind...I had time to 'prepare'. I cried for this family, because they went to have fun, and violently lost their beautiful son.... just out of the blue, no chance to see him or say goodbye. Thanks be to the Merciful One of heaven that there was only one person per raft and the boys hadn't ridden together 😥

[@stephaniem9561]

Hadassah Yael He was actually with two other people, unrelated to him. They think that the weight was off. You need a certain amount of weight for the raft.

[@rainrosiano5709]

Im sorry for your loss😓

[@missm1632]

So sorry for your loss

[@terryakers97]

Hadassah Yael j

[@1jayahh]

Sorry for your loss stay strong ♥️

[@sassychick7238]

Such a tragedy. What a beautiful little boy.

[@cupcake2814]

It’s just so sad that his brother witnessed that too! I hope he had mental help! This is so tragic and I’m glad that they tore the ride down. He is in a better place now and I hope the family is doing okay too. I have two little ones who never leave my side and I can’t imagine losing one of them. Sending prayers and love to the family 🥰

[@timothywait9457]

Cupcake his last meal was a hamburger 🍔he might have had an astrol trip the night before he died and upset to return to earth

[@LittleLulubee]

Honestly, it looks super dangerous

[@misslori66]

I think for anyone it's super dangerous let alone a kid.

[@Raresnce]

LittleLulubee it was super dangerous from its inception. They had so many problems with crash test dummies flying off while building it and then testing it, they never should've been ok'd to open it. This kid was too small and young even be on it. He was decapitated. 😞

[@misslori66]

No wonder they wouldn't let the parents see him. Wow!

[@terryakers97]

LittleLulubee it *looks* super dangerous, don’t worry, on any ride, there is a 1 in 300 million chance of death.

[@taliadastarlife8569]

LittleLulubee ikr I feel the should not have that ride

[@sarahh7732]

I lost it when they showed the baseball team in front of his casket.😢 I am so soooooo sorry for their tragic lose and I'll be praying for the family💗

[@caseyjones3750]

Sarah H same😭

[@milanimorales2645]

same

[@milanimorales2645]

Bobby and it's *lost*

[@sunshinejividen2832]

@Sarah H ....... That's the exact same part of the video, where I needed to pause and find a Kleen-ex. When I saw the ball team by his casket, I just 'lost it'. :'(

[@pinkbubblegum143]

Young Professional in that context it's actually loss. "I'm sorry for their loss." Smh. Don't correct people with incorrect info. Not that any of us should be considering the topic of this video.

[@rosielynn4176]

My son is almost 10, I cannot begin to imagine what the family is going through. It's beyond heartbreaking devastating and Earth shattering. Thoughts and prayers to his family, may he rest in peace. 🙏💔😭

[@poom641]

They''ll never forget their brother. I have 2 brothers all grown, we don't talk much but our bond is so so strong.

[@kassychavira]

This is so so sad, and it's even worse that his little brother saw what happened.... 💔

[@elitadream]

I would be traumatized for life if I witnessed a stranger die this way, but to see it happen to one of my own siblings would likely drive me to near insanity, perhaps even suicide.

[@ZiaQueen505]

KassyyReefer His big brother saw it happen

[@RockStar_Love]

As if it even matters or makes anything better but it was his older brother aged 12 who saw it happen

[@ellafering7935]

...older brother....but yeahhhh....

[@luvsaarr]

I still don’t know what happened

[@audreylee7346]

When I saw the video of his little brother holding on to him while he danced, I started tearing up.. the baby was just holding on so cute and so tight, and he will never get to experience that on earth with his brother ever again..

[@lianethzambrano]

😪💔

[@kiera6326]

Avery Moller They were talking about the little brother.

[@Sheeshy_bucket]

@Avery Moller I’d rather have a brother than that

[@juliesprik9479]

@Avery Moller Money and fame don't make it okay, what's wrong with you?

[@The3sto0ges]

Yes me too!! My son is that age and is exactly like that with his brother's and made videos! This literally brokey heart 🥺💔

[@preciousone835]

Rest in heaven baby boy. My prayers are with the family.

[@shivasthong4924]

He met Jesus at the bottom of the ride.

[@bluewhale2600]

God bless this child, RIP and may God give this family strength and peace. They look like amazing parents

[@kimberleytremblay3004]

People, it was an internal decapitation: his head bent back so hard and so far that it detached from the spine, but it did not get cut off. (It is still very sad, but not as graphic as you are picturing.) Rest in peace to Caleb.

[@theoboegoddess]

Thanks for explaining. I was so confused as to how a little bit of wiring could have cut his whole head off 🤢 such a horrific tragedy. My heart goes out to this family and especially the little boy who saw what happened. Tragic.

[@XxMercuriiXx]

So where did the blood come from?

[@nicholaskrozel225]

No it wasn’t. He flew up and the wire netting cut his head off. That’s why there was blood everywhere

[@johnnylego807]

@@rainorshine2060 Decapitation does not necessarily mean the head is removed from the body, it was an INTERNAL Decapitation, which means his spine disconnected from his head, the skin never broke, so his head was being held to his body by skin and provably muscle aswell, the blood was from the lacerations on his face and injury’s caused by high impact against the metal bar& wire.

[@user-uy5cf1vt8n]

Source? Wikipedia just states it was a decapitation

[@CanaanOptical2024]

Life is so unpredictable. In a split second everything changes and sometimes things are irreversible. I can't help tearing as I watch those parts of the video clip of Caleb in action and the voice describing him. Caleb was such a nice boy, a good boy, so loving and giving. MY condolences to Caleb's parents, siblings, family members and friends.

[@mikerusso703]

canaanoptical his head wasn't in to it...I think

[@mikerusso703]

canaanoptical his head wasn't into it..I think

[@thedelightfulidiot2095]

Mike Conville you are disgusting. A little boy died in a very horrific way and you're making jokes? That's not okay, man..

[@mikerusso703]

thedelightfulidiot I know..I'm sorry

[@lauranasewytewa6738]

I don't think the parents care at all. Once they got rich off of Caleb's death they did not care.

[@HandbagDiva]

I can’t imagine the guilt this family feels/felt, it’s absolutely horrible.

[@CrimsonRose29]

Does anyone know how Nathan is doing today? I feel so terrible for him I hope he’s alright

[@ItsameaMario15]

I was a slide attendant and lifeguard for a year at a major waterpark and can already tell you that it was the carelessness of the attendant at the top of the ride. There is a minimum weight limit for every ride and these kids should not have been sent down that slide. I was almost thrown out of a body slide in high school and I weighed 150Lbs. It's a shame that a lot of lifeguards and slide attendants do not take their jobs seriously in the slightest.

[@Gmoney00718]

I read, don’t know if true, that the boy got denied, ran down the ride crying, and the father made a scene and they eventually let him go down

[@janeyd5280]

@@Gmoney00718 father looks an oddball.

[@three7446]

The park should have done better training in explaining the consequences and maybe had multiple life guards so they can help correct each other. I think they just hire teens, pay them minimum wage, and don’t really care to give more training then is legally required (which is barley anything.) the lifeguard probably was also a kid and thought it was nice to allow a smaller kid on since the kid would be excited. Barley trained kids shouldn’t be in charge of lives or safety. That’s something that parks need to stop doing

[@chratliff824]

I agree the attendants as with the case from yesterday with Tyre Sampson..I think it’s time that the Federal Government Regulates these theme parks!

[@TheProHunting]

Here we go folks, info from the insider

[@xcem2x]

My mom had kept saying someone would die on this ride and sure enough, this young boy did and it is sad.. RIP to Caleb. I would've never let him ride this, no matter how "safe" it is.

[@noneofyourbusiness6193]

Blaming the parents of the victim makes you trash. Judgemental twat. And that goes for the 117 mental midgets who liked your comment. Wrap your crotch fruit in bubble wrap and shelter them so they grow up to be chicken shits

[@killa1419]

None of Your business where the hell did she mention anything about the parent sbeing at blame?

[@more-glow9842]

@@noneofyourbusiness6193 are you sped??

[@noneofyourbusiness6193]

BIXXY is your mother? How can someone be special education,you dumb fuck?

[@noneofyourbusiness6193]

Aww. The dumb fuck is a juvenile delinquent gamer, how cute.