A child is recovering at home after a frightening fall from a zip line at Spy Ninjas HQ, a sprawling indoor trampoline and adventure park on Las Vegas' west side, according to the child's family. Relatives say the child, identified as Knox, suffered a concussion and is expected to be back in school soon.
The family shared video of the incident with reporters and said it shows Knox tumbling more than 20 feet from the zip line to the floor. As reported by 8 News Now, relatives described the footage as "traumatizing to watch" and said Knox was taken to the hospital after the fall.
"The video is traumatizing to watch," Knox's uncle, Navonte Hill, told 8 News Now. Hill said there was no cushion on the floor under the ride. The family says Knox was treated for a concussion and hospitalized, and that he is expected to recover.
Where It Happened
Spy Ninjas HQ sits at 7980 W. Sahara Ave., near Buffalo Drive and Sahara, and bills itself as a YouTube-inspired adventure park featuring a multi-level ropes course and what it promotes as the longest indoor zip line in Las Vegas. The attraction is listed on the park's website for Spy Ninjas HQ, while a local feature by KTNV described the venue as offering family-friendly thrills.
Safety And Wider Context
Trampoline and adventure parks have been linked to rising emergency department visits in recent years, and researchers have flagged park-related injuries as an emerging concern. A study in Pediatrics found that ER visits tied to trampoline park injuries climbed from 581 in 2010 to 6,932 in 2014. The American Academy of Pediatrics has long warned that recreational trampoline use carries significant risks, and The AAP says existing safety measures do not remove the possibility of serious injury.
Knox is now recovering at home, relatives say, and the family hopes the video prompts a closer look at safety at the park. This story will be updated if officials or the venue issue further comment.
