Who was Maximus Knight? GoFundMe set up for Utah teen who died after accidentally strangling himself with a tetherball rope
VENICE, UTAH: A teenager tragically lost his life after accidentally strangling himself to death with a tetherball rope.
Maximus Knight, 13, was helping clean his family's Knights Corn Maze farm in Venice, Utah, when the tragic incident occurred.
The victim's family set out on a frantic search to locate the youngster after they realized he was missing on Saturday, October 25. He was then discovered with the rope around his neck.
Emergency responders managed to revive Maximus Knight on their arrival
Although Maximus wasn't breathing and had no pulse, the emergency services managed to revive him on their arrival.
He was then immediately rushed to the local hospital before being transferred to a more specialist infirmary on the Wasatch Front, where he later breathed his last.
Sevier County Sheriff Nathan Curtis believes the incident was an 'accident'
Sevier County Sheriff Nathan Curtis there was no evidence of suspicious activity or foul play. The teen boy's exact cause of death will be determined by the state medical examiner's office in due course, The Mirror reports.
A GoFundMe page has since been established by Maximus Knight's aunt
A GoFundMe page has since been established by Maximus' aunt, Laurie Ann Thor, who is appealing for help with the family's medical expenses and funeral costs.
As of now, the page has raised $25,151of its $30,000 goal after three days.
"The Knight family is in need of your support. On 10/28/23, a tragic accident took the life of 13 year old Maximus Knight. Maximus was a beautiful, sweet and loving child who brought so much joy to his family and to his community", Laurie Ann wrote on the page.
She continued, "The youngest of his family, Maximus made every effort to impress his big brothers and care for those around him. Our hearts are broken as we struggle to make sense of this tragedy. We will forever mourn his passing."
"Residing in Venice (Richfield), Utah, the Knight family has shown devotion to their community. As labor of love, the Knight family brought joy and togetherness to many with their family corn maze. Maximus was actively involved with the family corn maze and with his community", she added.
"As Maximus Knight’s aunt, I am raising funds for my sister and her family. We are a close family and are doing the best we can to care for one another. In this difficult time, I request your support in helping the Knight family with unexpected expenses associated with emergency medical care (AirMed, ICU, etc.) and funeral services. Forever in our hearts, Maximus Knight (1/20/10 – 10/28/23)," the post continued.