One witness described the scene as "the worst day in her life". Caleb Thomas Schwab, 10, the son of Scott Schwab, a Kansas state lawmaker, died on Sunday while riding the 'Verruckt' waterslide. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Caleb Schwab AP. Witness Kelsey Friedrichsen, earlier told PEOPLE that she and her boyfriend were on their way up to the top of the 168-foot Verruckt water slide for their scheduled 3 p.m. ride when they saw a large group gathered at the bottom. Calebs head and body drifted down the water chute, ending up at the pool located at the bottom of the ride. A MOM had to be held back from the horror of her son, 10, being decapitated on a water slide at Schlitterbahn Water Park. 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That was when my boyfriend said, I think there is someone else.'. Photograph: David Strickland/AP Caleb Thomas Schwab, 10, died Sunday afternoon on the "Verruckt" waterslide at the Schlitterbahn waterpark in Kansas City, Kansas. All Rights Reserved. Mr Castaneda said the boy who had washed down the slide appeared to have been decapitated. Park officials admitted Schwab died while riding the Verruckt but did not say . In German, the slides name means insane.. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Some additional information into Caleb Schwabs death was released on NBC News. According to sources, Esteban Castaneda had witnessed the scene, and he said he heard the booming sound coming from the slide. Esteban Castaneda, who was at the park, told ABC 7 he heard loud booms coming from the ride before noticing a body wash down after a raft. Did you encounter any technical issues? The heartbroken mother then added how when she tried to see what had happened to her son a man stopped her going any further. Police said the death appeared to be an accident. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Try again. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, Caleb Schwab, 10, died on theworld's tallest water slide in Kansas City in August 2016, The water slide in Kansas City was billed as the world's tallest at 168ft high, Fire engines pictured at the scene of the fatal accident in 2016, The ride was named Verruck and translates to 'insane' in German, Footage shows rafts becoming airborne over the hump of a slide on which a boy was killed, Ten-year-old Caleb Schwab was killed when his raft hit a metal pole supporting a safety net, The Verrckt was the tallest water slide in the world when it opened in 2014, Worlds tallest water slide that decapitated boy, 10, was so dangerous its designer admits we didnt know if people would survive, Mum had to be held back from horror after son, 10, was decapitated on water slide at Schlitterbahn Water Park, Tokyo stabbing - 'Knifeman' said he wanted to 'kill happy women' in rampage on train that wounded ten in Olympic city, Serial rapist, 68, jailed for 16 years for raping woman - despite insisting 'I've changed' after early prison release, Mom, 35, is beaten by dirt bike riders who dragged her from car in front of her daughter, 8, after she honked at them, Toddler in nappy found wandering through the streets alone in the rain as worried Aldi shoppers raise the alert, Baby girl 'would not have had the strength to cry' after mum Verphy Kudi left Asiah to die on 6-day 18th birthday bender, How Neanderthal are YOU? Caleb Thomas Schwab, the son of Kansas State . However, Henry clarified that now that the ride is open, it still hazardous, but in the safest way. This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Verify and try again. Although, they have other slides that are pretty safe. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. There is a problem with your email/password. This June 2016 photo provided by David Strickland shows Caleb Thomas Schwab, the son of Scott Schwab, a Kansas state lawmaker from Olathe. Caleb was killed when his raft became airborne. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. One was said to have a broken jaw while the other had a broken bone in her face. August 7, 2016 was supposed to be an average day at the waterpark (Schlitterbahn in Kansas City) for Kansas legistlator Scott Schwab and his family. He flew from Verruckt!'". And he said, "I know dad.". We are deeply and intensely saddened for the Schwab Family and all who were impacted by the tragic accident on the Verruckt water slide at Schlitterbahn Kansas City on Sunday afternoon, part of Schlitterbahns statement reads. It has pictures sandrarose 2.3K 734 734 comments Best Add a Comment PreOpTransCentaur 6 yr. ago Holy shit. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. She also said the park's rides are inspected daily and by an 'outside party' before the start of each season. The women, who are sisters, released a statement through their lawyers. Those who reached him first "just realised he was dead and didn't try to revive him", she added. He was screaming. Its kind of like a tube., Kelsey went on to say that amid the horrific scene, everyone was calm and somber.. The park was fined $96,000 although they settled for $66,000. You don't want to go any further, shared his mother Michelle. He asked: "I just need to hear it from you, is my son dead." Please reset your password. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? We've received your submission. The video here is a point-of-view shot of the Giant Verrckt Water Slide at the Schlitterbahn Water Park in Kansas City, where the son of a state lawmaker died while plummeting down the 168-foot drop! One witness described the scene as "the worstday in her life". Caleb Thomas Schwab son of Kansas state Rep. Scott Schwab died Aug. 7, 2016 while riding the 168-foot Verrckt slide at Schlitterbahn's Kansas City park. According to the report, Caleb was in a carriage with two women just prior to the tragedy. We pay for your stories! The 168ft-high Verruckt, which means "insane" in German, was certified as the world's tallest water slide by Guinness World Records. "(The boy) looked skinny. He flew from Verruckt! Caleb died while riding the slide, named the Verrckt (which translates to "insane" in German), where two to three riders get in a raft and "slide down a jaw-dropping . The ride, which was taller than both the Statue of Liberty and Niagra Falls, left even its creator terrified. Two women remained in the raft with blood all over them - and the front seat was empty. He was found dead at the bottom of the slide, and the two . "His friend was screaming for help and I think that's when staff members and medics and stuff started running.". They both the heartbreakingly revealed that they most missed giving little Caleb hugs, with Scott saying he especially missed his "morning hug" with his son who was torn away from him. He said the body appeared to be decapitated with safety concerns now raised over the ride. That's the stuff of absolute nightmares. Kelsey said she and her boyfriend held each other and had a little emotional breakdown after they moved away from the area. Tragic child Caleb Schwab, 10, was the son of state Rep. Scott Schwab. More info. You can unsubscribe at any time. How a Freak Accident Happens. He was accompanied by two women, who survived the incident with minor facial injuries. Then after the tragedy struck Caleb's mum Michelle recalled her eldest son's screams of terror after the accident. An engineering firm hired to inspect the ride one week before its opening also issued a report that "guaranteed that rafts would occasionally go airborne in a manner that could severely injure or kill the occupants., In a statement released after Caleb's death, the Schwabs said: Since the day he was born, he brought abundant joy to our family and all those he came in contact with.. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. "Six went to the park, and five came. Authorities did not immediately identify the child who died at Schlitterbahn Waterpark in Kansas City, Kansas, but state Rep. Scott Schwab and his wife released a statement saying it was their son Caleb Thomas Schwab. Failed to delete memorial. The pair were going up the steps to reach the top of the mammoth Verruckt water slide around 3 p.m. when they spotted a large gathering of people at the bottom of the star attraction. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. According to People. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Newlyweds Sarah Hyland and Wells Adams Explore Magic Kingdom, Plus More Celebs at Disney Parks! August 11, 2016 1:23pm. Court documents also revealed that a team of experts who inspected the slide after Caleb's death found physical evidence that indicated that other rafts had gone airborne and collided with the overhead hoops and netting before the fatality". Witnesses claimed he went down the first drop, then flew out and hit netting enclosing the ride. However, the family received a settlement of nearly $20 million. Because of heavy demand, rides are scheduled by reservation at the time the park opens each day. The 10-year-old son of Kansas politician Scott Schwab died while riding the world's tallest waterslide, the 17-storey Verruckt, in Kansas City, The Sun reports. All Rights Reserved. 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