Horrific scenes unfolded at an indoor amusement park on Saturday when an eight-year-old boy became entangled in a rope ladder and began hanging by his neck.
The incident occurred at the Thrillz High Flying Adventure Park in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, US, and left the child fighting for his life and witnesses traumatised.
Elizabeth O'Reilly, who was at the park with her son and nephew, described the chaotic scenes, saying she heard "a lot of screaming and shouting from the employees."