Tragedy at the YO-YO Ride | Butte News

Tragedy struck at the Butte Civic Center when a 13-year-old boy died after falling from the YO-YO carnival ride on June 7. He was rushed to a Kalispell hospital but didn’t survive. All rides were shut down immediately as a precaution, and the YO-YO remains out of service pending a certified inspection — a legal requirement after any accident. Authorities are still investigating how the fall occurred and whether safety rules were violated. This heartbreaking loss underscores the critical need for safety at public events — our hearts go out to the family and friends grieving this devastating loss. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4b2274d62b218658