Boy, 8, on life support after freak statue accident at ultra-exclusive Arizona vacation resort
An eight-year-old boy is on life support after a statue fell on him at an exclusive Arizona resort.
Officials said the child is in “extremely critical” condition following the tragic incident Wednesday morning at the Arizona Biltmore Resort in Phoenix.
The boy reportedly suffered serious head injuries when pieces of concrete landed on him.
It is unclear if a parent or guardian was watching him when the incident happened.
“Our top priority is the safety of our guests, and our thoughts are with the family affected by today’s events,” the resort said in a statement to Arizona Family.
Authorities say they still don’t know what caused the statue to fall on the boy.
They said they did not suspect foul play They are expected to release more information later on Wednesday.
Local media captured images of the scene, showing one statue while another lies in pieces on the ground.
The Arizona Biltmore is famous for its statues – called the ‘Solemn Sprite’ statues.
Local media captured images of the scene, which shows one statue standing while another lies in pieces on the ground at the Arizona Biltmore Resort in Phoenix
“Within the scenic beauty of the Arizona Biltmore lies a captivating story that connects Greek mythology, artistic heritage and the secret guardianship of the earth,” according to the resort’s website.
“The 19 solemn Sprite statues that adorn the grounds have a history as rich and intriguing as the land they watch over.”
They were a collaboration between iconic American architect Frank Lloyd Wright and artist Alfonso Ianelli.
They were originally designed for Chicago’s Midway Gardens, but were donated to the resort in 1985.