Beach Inflatable Sent Flying Through the Air With Children Inside After Waterspout Makes Landfall in Florida

At least three children and one adult were injured Monday after a waterspout launched a bounce house into the air while they were inside, WSVN-TV reported.

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The National Weather Service confirmed the waterspout as an EF-0 tornado.

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The aqua whirlwind made landfall on Ft. Lauderdale Beach in Florida. Three children were inside the bounce house when it rolled over and was launched into the air, WSVN-TV reported.

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All three kids were ejected from about 20 feet in the air and were later taken to a hospital. The children were believed to be between 5 and 6 and years old.

The inflatable landed on a basketball court.

The adult did not seek immediate medical attention.

(H/T: WSVN-TV)

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