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His 12-year-old brother Nathan, who was waiting at the bottom, screamed, \u201cHe flew from the Verr\u00fcckt!\u201d upon witnessing the horror.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1\"><\/div>\n<p>The Schwab family later reached a settlement with the park\u2019s previous owners and continued legal action against the slide\u2019s construction company. Schlitterbahn Waterpark expressed heartbreak over the incident, emphasizing that guest safety had always been a priority. The waterpark closed in 2018.<\/p>\n<p>The tragedy remains an unthinkable event, and the Schwab family\u2019s loss is unimaginable. 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