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

Scott and Michelle Schwab are speaking out for the first time about the day they lost their 10-year-old son Caleb.

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[annabellelee]

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

[Erin-Hazel]

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

[chrism]

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

[ekbrandon]

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.

[polpot]

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

[arthureverett]

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!!!!

[alostbraincell]

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

[Applehead.michaelj]

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

[nods]

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

[diavolo]

The blood on the slide is what gets me. Imagine watching this, and seeing a rush of blood wash down with the water. I hope that everyone who witnessed this is having therapy.

[_ysai]

Imagine the trauma that older brother has now. That image will never leave his mind

[judilynn]

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.

[bubblesx]

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

[LilianaHernandez-dcdn]

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

[jthoen]

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.

[crystalwater]

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.

[jamesr]

That poor child. The woman seated behind him, broke her jaw when Caleb's decapitated head hit her in the face.

[annette]

Poor baby. I hope he passed instantly & didn't feel pain. However those last seconds, I can't imagine.

[mxlsam]

The child was too light. Why let him on? The lifeguards should have known better.

[angiehall]

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.