Maryland Investigates Fatal Moon Bounce Incident at Baseball Game

A 5-year-old boy's death prompts state and local authorities to examine safety protocols for inflatable amusements.

Declan Hicks, a 5-year-old, died after a moon bounce was lifted by wind at a Southern Maryland Blue Crabs game.
The incident occurred at Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf, causing another child to suffer non-life-threatening injuries.
The Maryland Division of Labor and Industry and the Charles County Sheriff’s Office are conducting investigations.
Community members are honoring Hicks by wearing patches and raising funds for his family.
Studies highlight the dangers of bounce houses in windy conditions, with numerous injuries and fatalities reported globally.