Rodeo star Spencer Wright and his wife, Kallie, are grieving the loss of their three-year-old son, Levi, after making the difficult decision to remove him from life support following a tragic drowning accident.
Spencer Wright's 3-year-old son, Levi Wright, was playing and driving his toy tractor around their household property when he accidentally drowned in the river near their Utah home.
Rescuers found the child in the downstream part of the river, which was about a mile from where he was once seen.
Despite briefly opening his eyes two days later, Levi never regained consciousness due to a severe brain injury.
Spencer Wright's 3-Year-Old Son Drowns in River
The accident occurred when Levi, full of youthful curiosity and energy, ventured too close to the river's edge with his toy tractor. The Beaver County Sheriff's Office confirmed the incident, emphasizing the community's shared grief and shock.
Family friend and spokesperson Mindy Sue Clark expressed the family's sorrow and the impact Levi had in his brief life. "Levi Spencer Wright, March 24, 2021-June 2, 2024," Clark wrote on Facebook.
Clark stated that Levi was a perfect 3-year-old son, so perfect that they were not able to keep him. Adding to that, after the drowning incident, he has moved mountains for the last 12 days, bringing many people together.
Levi Wright's Family Remove Him From Life Support
On June 2, Kallie Wright announced on Facebook that she and Spencer had made the agonizing decision to withdraw life-sustaining treatment after extensive consultations with top neurologists and countless prayers.
Kallie revealed that soon, she will climb to bed with her son and hold him as he falls asleep for the last time on this earth.
The mother stated in her writing that she finds comfort in knowing her baby will be restored to being the perfect little boy that he once was and will have the ability to do everything he loves in passing.
She added that she believes there are angles waiting to hold his 3-year-old son until she sees him again. Kallie then explained that they have no doubt that removing him from life support will be the best thing they can do for him.
Kallie shared a poignant video of herself and Levi riding a piece of agricultural machinery, where she kissed his cheek and asked, "Are you my best bud?" to which Levi affectionately replied, "Yeah!"
Community Support and Remembrance
The family has received an outpouring of support from friends, family, and the wider community. Kallie expressed deep gratitude towards the first responders who fought tirelessly to revive Levi.
"To whoever decided to spend close to an hour reviving him and not giving up. I'd hug you if I could," she wrote. She referred to all the first responders as "mine and Levi's angels."
Throughout Levi's hospital stay, Kallie kept the community updated with regular posts. She shared their relentless pursuit of alternative therapies and treatments in hopes of a miracle.
Levi's tragic passing has left a profound impact on all who knew him. His short life was marked by joy, love, and the unbreakable bond he shared with his family.
As the Wright family navigates this immeasurable loss, they find solace in the memories of their beloved son and the support from their community.
