Boy, 10, dies following accident on world's tallest water slide

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Schlitterbahn water park Verrückt water slide
A 10-year-old boy has died following an accident on the world's tallest water slide.
Caleb Thomas Schwab, who is the son of Republican member of the Kansas House of Representatives Scott Schwab, died on Sunday.
The 17-storey Verrückt slide, which opened in July 2014, is located at the Schlitterbahn Water Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

“Michele and I want to thank the Olathe and Kansas City, Kansas, communities and all our friends and family for their outpouring of support and compassion as it relates to the sudden loss of our son, Caleb Thomas Schwab,” the family said in a statement.
While a spokeswoman for the waterpark said park officials were saddened by the death, adding: "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."
She couldn't say whether the 10-year-old fell from the ride and didn't confirm when on Sunday the incident took pace, reports The Kansas City Star.
Kansas City Police said Caleb's cause of death has not been confirmed and an investigation is being conducted.

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