First published on February 23, 2019 / 12:40 AM. The ride, which was taller than both the Statue of Liberty and Niagra Falls, left even its creator terrified. You don't want to go any further'.". The park was closed down after the incident Sunday and remained closed Monday. [18], In 2018, the last operating season of the park, four attractions remained closed throughout the season after an audit by regulators found that each did not comply with the Kansas Amusement Ride Act.[19]. The legislature toughened state law involving inspections and requirements after the boy died. the world's tallest water slide, at Kansas City's Schlitterbahn water park - is known for . Galveston's Schlitterbahn does not have the slide Schwab was killed on,. Schooley and fellow co-owner Jeff Henry originally faced charges of involuntary manslaughter and a number of others over Caleb's death, but the charges were dropped in 2019 owing to "improper evidence and testimony". The ride, which is taller than both the Statue of Liberty and Niagra Falls, left even its creator terrified. Her friend Jess Sanford added: "I only saw Caleb slide down the last half of the slide, and then I saw the blood. In Touch Weekly is part of the a360media Entertainment Group.Copyright a360media 2023. Omar Villafranca has more. Riders go down the slide in multi-person rafts and have to be at last 54 inches tall, according to the park's website. In Touch Weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services. 10-year-old boy dies on 17-story waterslide. Copyright 2023 WABC-TV. The Most Scandalous and Controversial Moments in Met Gala History. Schlitterbahn water park in Kansas City, Kan., has been temporarily closed following an incident that left a 10-year-old boy dead Sunday afternoon . They leave that up to the parks.". Did you encounter any technical issues? [20] Cedar Fair did not pursue purchasing the property within those 120 days and the park remained standing but not operating. Wyandotte County Judge Robert Burns cited improper evidence in dropping second-degree murder charges against Schlitterbahn owner Jeff Henry, designer John Schooley, and general contractor Henry and Sons Construction Co. Email us at tips@the-sun.co.uk or call 0207 782 4368, Sky Sports' Martin Tyler slammed for 'racist' comment about Spurs star Son, Olly Murs breaks down on stage over Caroline Flack 'regret', Fulham's Pereira stretchered off with suspected broken leg in worrying scenes, One dead and seven injured as knifeman goes on bloody rampage near club, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. . [6], In August 2016, 10-year old Caleb Schwab was killed while riding Verrckt. Find Out Little People, Big Worlds Caryn Chandlers Net Worth, Ryan Edwards Destroyed Home Shared With Mackenzie Ahead of Arrest, Find Out 'Little People, Big World' Star Matt Roloff's Impressive Net Worth, 90 Day Fiance's SojaBoy Responds to Filming Speculation With Rumored GF, Sumner Stroh Reflects on Adam Levine Cheating Scandal 7 Months Later, '90 Day Fiance' Stars Mark, Key Were Married, Split and Are Now Divorced, 90 Day Fiance's Winter Everett Responds to Asuelu Pulaa Dating Rumors, Josh Seiter Reacts to 90 Day Fiance's Karine Staehle Reuniting With Paul, 90 Day Fiance's Paul and Karine Back on OnlyFans to 'Pay for Lawyer Fees', 90 Day Fiances Paul, Karine Officially Back Together: She Begged', Inside 1000-Lb.
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