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KANSAS CITY, KANSAS — Tragedy struck Kansas City Sunday when a young boy died at the Schlitterbahn Water Park.
The boy, identified as 10-year-old Caleb Schwab, was killed during an accident on the ‘Verrückt’ water slide, dubbed the ‘World’s Tallest.’
He was the son of state Rep. Scott Schwab of Olathe, Kansas.
The lawmaker released the following statement: “Michele and I want to thank the Olathe and Kansas City, Kansas, communities and all of our friends and family for their outpouring of support and compassion as it relates to the sudden loss of our son, Caleb Thomas Schwab.
Since the day he was born, he brought abundant joy to our family and all those he came in contact with. As we try to mend our home with him no longer with us, we are comforted knowing he believed in our Savior Jesus, and they are forever together now. We will see him another day.
Your continued prayers are welcome and appreciated. We appreciate your understanding of our family’s need for privacy during this difficult time of grieving.”
The business was closed for the day and the ride was closed until further notice, a park spokesperson said in a news conference.
The park statement said: “We are saddened to share that a 12-year-old boy died on Verrückt this afternoon. Given that safety is our first priority, we have closed the Kansas City park today and Monday and have closed the ride pending a full investigation. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.”
Officials declined to elaborate on how exactly the child suffered his injuries.
The incident remains under investigation by the Kansas City Police Department.
Video Uploaded to YouTube weeks ago of Verrückt Water Slide at Schlitterbahn Kansas City:
