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Five-Year-Old Dies After Bounce House Goes Airborne at Maryland Baseball Game

Strong winds lifted the inflatable 15 to 20 feet into the air, causing children to fall and leading to one fatality and another injury.

  • The incident occurred during a Southern Maryland Blue Crabs game at Regency Furniture Stadium.
  • Emergency responders and team trainers provided immediate assistance to the injured children.
  • The victim, Declan Hicks, was airlifted to a children's hospital but did not survive his injuries.
  • A second child was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
  • The Blue Crabs canceled subsequent games and are offering counseling to those affected.
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