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A 33-year-old TikTok creator died after experiencing cardiac arrest as he completed a Disneyland half marathon Sunday, Sept. 8.
Bobby Graves of Garden Grove, who glided by his center title Caleb, clutched his chest as he crossed the end line of the Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon round 7 a.m., stated Sgt. Matt Sutter, a spokesperson for the Anaheim Police Department.
Workers seen and referred to as paramedics stationed close to the end line, who decided Graves was experiencing cardiac arrest. They carried out life-saving measures till Graves was taken to a hospital, the place he was handled for round an hour earlier than he died, Sutter stated.
“We are deeply saddened by this tragic loss,” stated Jessica Good, a Disneyland Resorts spokesperson, in a press release, “and our hearts are with Caleb’s household and family members throughout this tough time.”
Graves amassed greater than 19,000 followers on TikTok underneath the deal with @calebgtravels, the place a majority of his posts targeted on Disney and Universal Studios.
A day earlier than the marathon, Graves stated in a TikTok that he was nervous concerning the influence the warmth may have on his physique. He believed he handed out from warmth exhaustion after strolling his canine.
“I’ve possibly some susceptibility — I don’t know if it’s momentary or long run — to warmth as a result of I used to be outdoors for like 20 minutes strolling my canine, simply strolling across the block,” Graves stated.
“It was scorching, however I felt high-quality,” he continued. “I got here in, after which like 10 minutes after I bought again in, I simply handed out. Just fell asleep, no management over my physique.”
He went on to say, “I actually hope I get via the race tomorrow morning, (and) the truth that it’s early will assist me out as a result of it’s not cute to only, , lose management of your physique and simply go to sleep like that.”
Graves had no identified underlying medical points. The investigation is ongoing, and the coroner will decide Graves’ reason behind demise.
The half marathon befell amid a warmth wave that plagued Southern California. On Sunday, Anaheim skilled its hottest Sept. 8 on report with excessive temperatures reaching 107 levels, in line with the National Weather Service.
During the race, which started at 5 a.m., temperatures had been round 75 levels, Sutter stated. The park had additional water at hydration stations and additional chilly towels in addition to medical personnel all through the course and on the end line for anybody who wanted assist.
