The autopsy report, released by the Johnson County Coroner's Office, revealed that Caleb's cause of death was a result of blunt force trauma. The report detailed the extent of the injuries sustained by Caleb, including:
The 2016 death of 10-year-old Caleb Schwab on the Verrückt water slide at Schlitterbahn Waterpark was caused by a fatal neck injury, widely reported as decapitation, occurring when the raft went airborne. Investigations revealed significant design flaws, including unsafe, high-speed testing phases and improper weight distribution that led to the permanent closure and dismantling of the attraction. Further analysis of the case is available at The Guardian caleb schwab autopsy report exclusive
: The two women riding in the raft with Caleb suffered serious facial injuries, including a broken jaw and a broken bone in the face. Caleb Schwab: What We Know About the Water Slide Death The autopsy report, released by the Johnson County