Bouncy Castle Operator Cleared Following Tragedy That Claimed Lives of Six Children

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Bouncy Castle Operator Cleared Following Tragedy That Claimed Lives of Six Children

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Bouncy Castle Operator Cleared Following Tragedy That Claimed Lives of Six Children

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The operator of a bouncy castle was cleared of negligence in a 2021 tragedy.
Six children were killed after the castle was lifted by a dust devil during a school event.
A court ruled that the incident was due to an "unprecedented weather system."
The families of the victims expressed deep sorrow and disbelief following the verdict.
The operator expressed her condolences, acknowledging the lasting impact on families.

A court found Rosemary Anne Gamble, owner of the Taz-Zorb bouncy castle business, not guilty of breaching safety laws regarding a horrific incident in December 2021 that resulted in the deaths of six children. The tragedy occurred during a primary school fair in Devonport, Tasmania, when a dust devil lifted the inflatable structure about 10 meters (33 feet) into the air, causing it to crash back down, killing the children and injuring three others. Magistrate Robert Webster stated that the event was "unforeseen and unforeseeable," leading to Gamble's acquittal of the charges against her, according to BBC, Channel News Asia, and South China Morning Post.

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In a public statement, Gamble expressed her sorrow over the incident, acknowledging the deep scars left on the affected families. “I never meant for something like this to happen. And I am just so sorry that it did," she stated. Both her words and the court's decision reflect the complex emotions surrounding this tragedy, which has left a lasting impression on the Devonport community, as detailed in articles from Channel News Asia and South China Morning Post.