Bodhi: Arizona boy, 2, dies of injuries after his 'airborne' bounce house crash lands, GoFundMe set up
PHOENIX, ARIZONA: A 2-year-old boy has tragically lost his life and another child was left injured after being blown away in a bounce house in Arizona.
The incident took place at around 5 pm local time on Saturday, April 27, when the bounce house in which the children were playing became “airborne” in the wind and flew “into the neighboring lot,” the Pinal County Sheriff’s office said.
"PCSO was called to the area of W. Rosemead Dr. and N. Bel Air Rd. outside of Casa Grande. That afternoon, several children were playing in a bounce house when a strong gust of wind sent it airborne into the neighboring lot," the Sheriff's Office said, according to People.
Both the children were sent to hospital for injuries
Police added that both children were sent to the hospital for their injuries, where the 2-year-old later died. The second child received “non-life threatening injuries” in the incident. The young victim was identified as Bodhi, the son of Cristy and firefighter Karl, in a post on Instagram shared by the father’s colleagues at Phoenix Fire Station on April 29.
The devastated parents are expecting their second child in May amid the tragedy. Police called the happening a “tragic accident,” adding in their statement, “We would like to extend our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to the grieving family.”
“To add to the unimaginable hell that they have been through the last 2 days, [parents] Karl and Cristy are expecting a child at the end of May,” Phoenix Firehouse 25 wrote online.
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A GoFundMe page has been set up for Bodhi's parents
A GoFundMe page has been set up for Bodhi's parents by a family friend. The total of donations as of May 1 has reached over $133,725.
“On April 27th, while playing in a bounce house, Bodhi was lifted airborne by a sudden gust of wind, resulting in fatal injuries. This devastating loss has left Karl and Cristy grappling with unimaginable grief,” the friend wrote in a message.
“Adding to their challenges, Cristy is due to give birth to their second child on May 31, 2024. Amidst their sorrow, they face the daunting task of preparing for the arrival of their newborn,” the message continued.
“As a community, we want to offer our support and alleviate the financial burden that accompanies such tragedies. Your donations will help Karl and Cristy focus on grieving their beloved Bodhi while also preparing for the new chapter in their lives,” it read further.
