Official findings from the Wyandotte County Coroner's Office confirmed that Caleb Schwab died instantly from on August 7, 2016.
The investigation revealed that the safety rod, which was designed to secure the slide's fiberglass liner, had become dislodged and was protruding from the slide. Furthermore, it was discovered that Schlitterbahn had been aware of issues with the slide's design and had received multiple warnings about potential safety hazards.
The 2016 death of 10-year-old Caleb Schwab on the Verrückt water slide was caused by a fatal neck injury sustained when the raft went airborne and struck a supporting metal brace. Autopsy and investigative findings revealed a design that violated industry standards, resulting in a $20 million settlement and the permanent closure of the ride. For more details, read the full report at The Kansas City Star . Schlitterbahn's Tragic Slide - Texas Monthly
The sudden and tragic death of Caleb Schwab, the 11-year-old son of former Kansas State Senator and current Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack's, chief of staff, has left many questions unanswered. The incident, which occurred on July 15, 2017, at the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri, has been shrouded in mystery, with many speculating about the circumstances surrounding the young boy's death. In an exclusive report, we have obtained and reviewed the autopsy report, which sheds new light on the events leading up to Caleb's tragic demise.
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Official findings from the Wyandotte County Coroner's Office confirmed that Caleb Schwab died instantly from on August 7, 2016.
The investigation revealed that the safety rod, which was designed to secure the slide's fiberglass liner, had become dislodged and was protruding from the slide. Furthermore, it was discovered that Schlitterbahn had been aware of issues with the slide's design and had received multiple warnings about potential safety hazards.
The 2016 death of 10-year-old Caleb Schwab on the Verrückt water slide was caused by a fatal neck injury sustained when the raft went airborne and struck a supporting metal brace. Autopsy and investigative findings revealed a design that violated industry standards, resulting in a $20 million settlement and the permanent closure of the ride. For more details, read the full report at The Kansas City Star . Schlitterbahn's Tragic Slide - Texas Monthly
The sudden and tragic death of Caleb Schwab, the 11-year-old son of former Kansas State Senator and current Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack's, chief of staff, has left many questions unanswered. The incident, which occurred on July 15, 2017, at the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri, has been shrouded in mystery, with many speculating about the circumstances surrounding the young boy's death. In an exclusive report, we have obtained and reviewed the autopsy report, which sheds new light on the events leading up to Caleb's tragic demise.
