Caleb Schwab Autopsy Report ((top)) < AUTHENTIC >

and forensic investigation later confirmed the gruesome details of the accident:

: At 168 feet tall , Verrückt was certified by Guinness World Records as the world’s tallest water slide. caleb schwab autopsy report

On September 1, 2017, Caleb Schwab, his parents, Peter and Ann, and his 13-year-old brother, were enjoying a family vacation in Nicaragua. The group had visited the picturesque town of San Juan del Sur, known for its stunning beaches and vibrant surf culture. While swimming in the Pacific Ocean, Caleb suddenly disappeared beneath the surface. His parents and brother were nearby, but despite their efforts, they were unable to rescue him. While swimming in the Pacific Ocean, Caleb suddenly

However, information from the autopsy was presented as evidence during the 2018 preliminary hearing for the criminal case against Schlitterbahn’s operations director, Tyler Austin Miles, and Verruckt’s designer, John Timothy "Jeff" Henry, co-owner of Schlitterbahn. The Schwab family has consistently requested privacy

The Schwab family has consistently requested privacy. In 2021, Caleb’s father, Scott Schwab (who became Kansas Secretary of State), spoke publicly about the emotional toll of seeing graphic evidence leaked during the trial. The family has never authorized release of the autopsy.