7-Year-Old Critically Injured by Falling Drone at Orlando Holiday Show

A drone collision during a holiday event at Lake Eola Park left a boy in intensive care, prompting an FAA investigation into the incident.

A 7-year-old boy named Alezander underwent emergency open-heart surgery after being struck by a falling drone during a holiday show in Orlando on Saturday.
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the cause of the drone malfunctions, which led to multiple drones falling from the sky during the event attended by approximately 25,000 people.
The incident occurred during the Holiday Drone Show at Lake Eola Park, organized by Texas-based company Sky Elements, which has since expressed hopes for the recovery of those affected.
Videos shared on social media show green and red drones falling, with nearby wildlife and attendees reacting in panic; the city canceled the second scheduled show that evening due to the incident.
A GoFundMe page set up by the boy’s family has raised over $24,000 for medical expenses, with his mother confirming he will spend Christmas in the ICU.