7-Year-Old Injured After Falling Drone Crashes Into Him At Christmas Show
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7-Year-Old Injured After Falling Drone Crashes Into Him At Christmas Show, According To Mother

After a Christmas show went awry, a 7-year-old boy was hit by a falling drone, leaving him hospitalized and in need of emergency care.

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The show, attended by 25,000 people, took place at Lake Eola in Orlando. The sky was lit up by hundreds of flying drones, performing exciting tricks, and creating Christmas-themed patterns. However, something went wrong with their programming, and a number of them collided in the tight formation.

The falling drones pelted the Christmas crowd, with footage showing them flying off in all directions. Adriana Edgerton's 7-year-old son was allegedly hit in the chest by a drone. He was rushed to hospital where he was admitted to the ICU for emergency care.

His mother quickly took to social media to share her side of the story. Her son was gravely damaged by the falling Christmas drone. "Everyone's natural instinct was to duck and scatter, and before we realized it, my daughter found my son on the floor unconscious," she told WESH. "He had blood coming out of his face."

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These types of drone shows are carefully controlled by programs. However, to ensure people are kept safe, the FAA carefully examines the risks. Before the show starts, a 'fence' is put around the show ensuring people are a safe distance away. As Edgerton pointed out, "This should not have happened, and no family should be going through this."

Following the accident, Sky Elements said in a statement, "Sky Elements Drones wants to extend our sincere hope for a full and speedy recovery for those impacted at our Lake Eola show." Meanwhile, Adriana Edgerton says her son needed major open heart surgery after the impact of the drone damaged his valve.

"The blade cut his mouth, but there's an actual imprint of the drone on his chest," she said.

The city of Orlando also released a statement, saying, "Our thoughts are with the family and all those impacted by the outcome of this event. The city remains in contact with the vendor and the FAA, who will conduct a thorough investigation."