Toddler, 2, dies after bouncy castle carried away by strong wind

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toddler from Arizona died after the bouncy castle he was playing in was suddenly lifted airborne and carried away by a gust of wind.Bodhi Naaf, the young son of Phoenix firefighter Karl Naaf, died from his injuries after being rushed to a local hospital.Several children were playing in the inflatable castle when “a strong gust of wind sent it airborne into the neighbouring lot,” said the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office, calling the incident a “tragic accident.” A second child was hurt but the injuries were non-life-threatening.“We would like to extend our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to the grieving family,” police added, noting that an investigation into the event is ongoing.A GoFundMe page has been set up to support the two-year-old’s parents as they mourn the loss of their son.Bodhi’s mother Cristy is currently pregnant with the couple’s second child, who is due to be born on May 31.“Amidst their sorrow, they face the daunting task of preparing for the arrival of their newborn,” writes fundraiser organizer Ashley Al-Khouri, a friend of the family.“As a community, we want to offer our support and alleviate the financial burden that accompanies such tragedies. Your donations will help Karl and Cristy focus on grieving their beloved Bodhi while also preparing for the new chapter in their lives.”The GoFundMe has raised just under US$170,000 as of Thursday morning, far exceeding its US$100,000 goal.A week before the fatal incident in Phoenix, a similar situation occurred in California.

An inflatable trampoline was lifted high in the air by a dust devil, a whirlwind that can cause a strong updraft, and landed in a neighbour’s yard. Thankfully, no one was using the equipment at the time, but the owner said the event left her