5-Year-Old Dies After Bounce House Flies Away at Ballfield

An adorable youngster died in a bouncy house accident. Declan Hicks was at a baseball field in Maryland with his family when the nightmare happened. Authorities say he and other children were playing in the bouncy house when a gust of wind blew it up to 20 feet in the air. The 5-year-old was airlifted to the hospital but doctors could not save him. Hicks' heartbroken aunt says he'll live in their hearts.

[lalachenault]

These things MUST BE TIED DOWN WITH STAKES!
I am so very sorry for this family's horrible loss. I will be praying for their peace and comfort.

[StanzOutlet]

my mom doesnt believe that it should be anchored down that much but i showed her this and now she knows it should be

[BigChungus]

A 5 year old, died alone. That is heartbreaking.

[OmegaChrisRBX]

This is probably one of the most heartbreaking things I heard recently. May his soul Rest In Peace :(

[ericastones]

As a mum I feel the pain of the family.

[earmites]

So, for your loss, his little soul is in heaven playing laughing with all of the angels' rest well goodnight sweet angel

[Cartoondude]

May this young man trot in the clouds.

[carolevans]

I’m so sorry for your little boy. All our kids and grandkids have been in bouncy houses, by the grace of God none of them were hurt. I wish I could take your pain away.

[Newylife]

This tragedy happened in Australia, too. My deepest condolences to this little ones family, and those who saw this tragedy unfold 😪😪

[skycloud]

I see so many stories of these. There needs to be far more awareness of the dangers around them.

[dawngriggs]

This poor baby and his family! His happiness taken away way too soon. Sending prayers to his family and everyone he knew him. 😢

[NoThanks-zm]

Dang, how tragic. What a beautiful boy. So sad. My condolences to the family...

[kimberlyreed]

So sad. Hugs and prayers for the families of this sweet lil guy.

[fatimapacheco]

That aunt is so strong my god. I could never handle the pain of losing my baby niece. I feel so sorry for the family.

[CB-pbfe]

This breaks my heart. A child in my town passed the same way earlier this year.

[kfcfighter]

I can't imagine the pain the family is going through...

[AntivenomAdams]

This is heartbreaking 💔 Prayers & Strength to the family & loved ones

[Verzyra]

Rest in peace to the little boy, news is absolutely heartbreaking.

[diannafryman]

This is so heartbreaking! I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm lifting up his family in prayer.

[jamesdrives]

The boy still had many years left for him to spend, but a completely avoidable accident took all that away. My deepest condolences for the family's loss.