Two-Year-Old Killed as Bounce House Lifted by Wind in Pinal County

PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – In a devastating turn of events, strong winds snatched away a bounce house in Pinal County on April 27 near Cox and McCartney roads outside Casa Grande, resulting in the death of a two-year-old child. Several children were playing inside the inflatable structure when sudden gusts lifted it off the ground and carried it to an adjacent lot at approximately 5 p.m. The victim was transported to the hospital but could not be saved; another youngster sustained non-life-threatening injuries during the incident, which authorities have described as a tragic accident. The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office has expressed its condolences and sympathies towards the bereaved family at this difficult time. Further details regarding the occurrence are currently unavailable. A GoFundMe page has been established to assist the grieving loved ones, which can be accessed through the provided link.