The 13-year-old boy injured in a carnival ride incident in Butte on June 7 has died as a result of the injuries he sustained, Butte-Silver Bow Sheriff Ed Lester confirmed Monday.
The boy died Sunday evening at a Kalispell hospital. Currently, his name is not being released pending consultation with his family.
Lester said the investigation into the incident remains ongoing, and additional information will be released as it becomes available.
“Our thoughts are with the boy’s family and loved ones, as well as all those affected by this tragic loss,” said Sheriff Lester.
According to previous Montana Standard reporting, the boy fell from the Yo-Yo ride and sustained serious injuries. The ride, which lifts up to 30 feet off the ground and can include seats for about 32 riders, was immediately shut down and cordoned off pending further investigation.
“The outpouring of love, support and well-wishes has been tremendous, and tremendously comforting and strengthening to us all,” the family said in the statement.
Tracy Thornton is a reporter for the Montana Standard in Butte.
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