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KID RIDE DEATH

Boy, 9, dies in front of distraught sister after ‘getting clothes stuck in playground ride’

Emergency crews arrived at the scene and the youngster was rushed to Royal Darwin Hospital, but he could not be saved

A NINE-YEAR-OLD boy has died in front of his distraught sister after reportedly getting his clothes stuck in a playground ride.

Seth Tran Anderson is believed to have used an item of clothing to reach the handles of a small zip-line before getting stuck.

 Seth Tran Anderson's siblings fought desperately to rescue the boy but couldn't
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Seth Tran Anderson's siblings fought desperately to rescue the boy but couldn'tCredit: news.com.au

He fell unconscious at the park in Darwin, Australia, and the frantic efforts of his siblings couldn’t save him.

Emergency crews arrived at the scene and the youngster was rushed to Royal Darwin Hospital, but he could not be saved.

Police are investigating his death, but said so far indications were that it occurred "as a result of misadventure".

Reports claim the little boy was playing on the flying fox – a king of short zipline - when he tried to reach the handles and became entangled.

I've told you many times before and I'll tell you again, I love you

Gabriella Berroya Anderson, big sister

Taking to Facebook, his big sister Gabriella Berroya Anderson wrote: "Indeed you were a handful, but that's the price of having younger siblings, but you've always been by my side ever since you were born my little brother.

"I've told you many times before and I'll tell you again, I love you, and you were always in my heart, you supported me and I've done my hardest to support you.

"You were always such a beautiful and smart boy, and I was so eager to watch you grow up and become the man that every girl would be all over for, but your time came too soon.

Fly high and keep watch over us and keep that unforgettable smile on your face

Gabriella Berroya Anderson, big sister

"But I know I can't grieve forever, but you were and always will be in my heart. My special angel, rest in peace. For your love will live on through many hearts."

She added: "Fly high and keep watch over us and keep that unforgettable smile on your face, just like how you'd always be.

Seth was discovered at the Kailis Street playground on Wednesday evening, reports.

According to , Seth's sister immediately sought help after realising her brother was in trouble, but it was too late.

A GoFundMe page has been set up to raise money for Seth’s funeral.

A post on the page reads: "Imelda is a single mother with 4 children.

"She’s the hardest working person and she has never given up hope/faith on her children or herself.

 Emergency services were called to a playground on Kailis St in Wanguri about 7.30pm Wednesday night
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Emergency services were called to a playground on Kailis St in Wanguri about 7.30pm Wednesday nightCredit: News Corp Australia
 A Go Fund Me page has been set up to help with the funeral costs for Seth Tran Anderson
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A Go Fund Me page has been set up to help with the funeral costs for Seth Tran AndersonCredit: news.com.au


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