Parents of boy killed on Kansas water slide recall horrific day | ABC News

"And he just kept saying, 'No trust me you don't want to go any further." That's terrifying.

I seriously hope the boy who witnessed his brother being decapitated received therapy. This is beyond traumatic.

That was a good man that shielded the mother from viewing the scene. I'm sure if she'd come closer she would've seen images that would forever haunt her.

"6 went to the park, 5 came back..💔" broke my heart, this situation is really sad. praying for them!

Imagine how dark the air was in that house when they got home that night. Oh my god this story is beyond horrific.

Kid got decapitated. That's probably the most horrifying thing about this. God bless these people.

I read the entire story about the family who owned the park, the man who designed the ride and the fateful day of the accident. My heart just broke. Totally broke. Needless to say, the man who designed it went into a deep depression as well.

I'm not particularly the religious type, but I hope that there is a loving afterlife with tons of love because some people just don't get a fair shake in this life. RIP Caleb. I hope there is a loving afterlife where you're getting plenty of hugs.

They’re really gonna show the reporter going down the slide having a fun time 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

Imagine driving there with a full car of exited kids, then returning with an empty seat

Oh god... I didn’t even know the poor kid but hearing him on the footage brought me to tears. He was so young, and it’s heartbreaking to realize some kids don’t get to outlive their own childhood

Watching this video makes my heart literally ache. My son just turned 11, and as a mother, I really don't know how you recover from something like this. The pain... the guilt... unimaginable. Stories like this are why I nearly have panic attacks every time my son rides a thrill ride. Two years ago, he was finally tall enough to ride a giant drop tower at a park near our house. He insisted on riding it with his dad. The entire time they rode to the top, I was sobbing on the ground. I told my husband to hold onto his arm and not let go no matter what. I just envisioned him slipping out of his seat. It's an all around terrible feeling, and my heart breaks for these parents.

Caleb's raft was lifted up his head hit the netting and he was decapitated. That park should be sued along with the designers/engineers.

I truly hope Caleb died instantly. Hopefully he felt no pain, and I hope his older brother is okay.

Caleb seemed like such a good kid 😭 it’s not fair, kids are just trying to have fun at these parks! They don’t deserve to die.

I remember this story, how horriffic as a parent to lose a child so violently and for one of your children to witness it. I really feel for them. So sad.

First rule of thumb:: If you have to sign an insurance waiver before you get on the ride, Don’t even think of getting on it period. Run for the hills!!!!

The fact that his brother witness him being decapitated is beyond heartbreaking

I remember watching them build this giant slide. I used to pass it all the time. The whooshing sound of people going down could be heard from the road. My heart broke when I heard what happened to that poor family. It confirmed what I'd always thought: that it was too dangerous and a waste of money. The entire park has since been completely torn down.

crazy to think this kid would be 15 right now. rest in peace kiddo. my heart goes out to family and friends of the boy, i hope they’re all doing alright. ❤️