11-Year-Old Boy Killed & Brother Put In Coma By 'Safe' Theme Park Water Ride

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What was supposed to be a memorable day of family fun has turned into a tragedy no one will ever forget. The Jaramillo family — David, Sabrina, sons David and Michael and Gus, and niece Mila — celebrated their 4th of July weekend (and young David’s upcoming 16th birthday) with a trip to the Adventureland theme park in Altoona, Iowa.

The family of five were on the Raging River ride when tragedy struck. The ride simulates taking a boat ride over wild rapids, but it’s supposed to be safe, even for young children.

However, the family’s boat suddenly flipped — and their safe little boat became a deathtrap. In an interview with Good Morning America on Tuesday, father David recalled the traumatic event: Both parents, their youngest son Gus, and