Caleb Schwab Autopsy Report Exclusive

The autopsy of 10-year-old Caleb Schwab confirmed he died of a fatal neck injury after the raft on the Verrückt waterslide went airborne and struck a support structure. Investigation findings highlighted that a seat belt failure and uneven raft loading contributed to the 2016 incident at the Schlitterbahn Water Park. For more details, visit The Kansas City Star Spectrum News

The autopsy of 10-year-old Caleb Schwab confirmed he died from a fatal neck injury caused by decapitation on the Verrückt water slide in 2016. Investigation reports concluded that improper raft weight distribution caused the raft to go airborne, leading to a collision with a metal safety hoop. Detailed accounts of the investigation, including findings on unsafe ride design and failure of restraints, are available in reports from Texas Monthly . caleb schwab autopsy report exclusive