- Bodhi Naaf’s death has left parents Karl and Cristy in “unimaginable pain”
- Several children played on the bouncy castle near Casa Grande, Arizona
- A GoFundMe has raised more than $150,000 for expecting parents
A two-year-old boy died in Arizona after a strong wind lifted an inflatable castle off the ground, according to local authorities.
Bodhi Naaf’s parents, Karl and Cristy, are “struggling with unimaginable pain” following the incident, which took place near Casa Grande, according to a GoFundMe created in his name.
Public donations have raised more than $150,000 for Bodhi’s parents, Karl and Cristy, since the “tragic accident.”
A statement from the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office explained: “Several children were playing on a bounce house when a strong gust of wind sent it flying into the neighboring lot.
“A two-year-old boy was taken to hospital where he died.”
The death of two-year-old Bodhi Naaf has left parents Karl and Cristy (seen with the child) in “unimaginable pain” as they prepare to have their second child.
Karl (right) works at the Phoenix Fire Department, who issued a statement saying, “We are all devastated by this tremendous loss of life.” The fire service prides itself on being one big family.
They also shared a fundraiser for the couple that has raised more than $150,000.
The fundraiser, organized by “dear friend” Ashley Al-Khouri, added that the couple is expecting a second child on May 31, “which adds to their challenges.”
“This devastating loss has left Karl and Cristy dealing with unimaginable pain,” he continued.
‘In the midst of their grief, they face the difficult task of preparing for the arrival of their newborn.
“As a community, we want to offer our support and ease the financial burden that accompanies such tragedies.”
Reports added that a second child was also injured in the event and was taken to hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening, with KPHO-TV saying that a girl had broken her arm.
Karl, the boy’s father, works for the Phoenix Fire Department, who issued a statement saying, “We are all devastated by this tremendous loss of life.” The fire service prides itself on being one big family.
“Our members and our department are doing everything we can to support Karl and Cristy during this difficult time.”
A 2022 study by the University of Georgia found that there have been 28 deaths worldwide since 2000 in bounce house accidents caused by weather events, along with 479 injuries.
Arizona is one of 19 U.S. states that regulate bouncy castles, requiring owners to conduct annual inspections and record any emergency calls, as well as insure the inflatable structures.