American TikTok journey influencer dies after Disney Half Marathon

A 35-year-old American journey influencer, Caleb Graves, died from cardiac arrest on Sunday after finishing the Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon in Anaheim, Calif. Lower than 24 hours earlier than his loss of life, Graves posted a daunting video to his TikTok followers, sharing his concern about his participation within the race.

“I don’t know what’s happening, however I actually hope I get by means of the race tomorrow morning,” Graves stated within the video. “I used to be outdoors for 20 minutes strolling my canine and handed out after I got here again in. It felt like warmth exhaustion, and I had no management over my physique.”

@calebgtravels

Disneyland Halloween half mararhon is tomorrow and this warmth received me wanting loopy #disney #rundisney #disneyland #disneyparks #run

♬ unique sound – Caleb

The race started early Sunday morning at 5 a.m. to keep away from the acute warmth sweeping by means of Southern California. In the beginning, the recorded temperature was 24 C with 82 per cent humidity.

Initially from Texas however residing in Los Angeles, Graves completed the race in underneath two hours. Nonetheless, witnesses reported that Graves gave the impression to be in misery simply after crossing the end line, clutching his chest earlier than collapsing. On-site medical personnel responded instantly, and Graves was rushed to the hospital the place he later died from cardiac arrest.

Graves’ loss of life shocked his 18,000 followers, who had carefully been following his race preparations. A number of followers suggested him to remain hydrated, to which Graves responded that he had been “ingesting water all day” the day prior.

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Graves had spoken his considerations in regards to the warmth within the days main as much as the race. Photograph: @Calebgtravels/Tiktok

In keeping with a report from Leisure Weekly, the Orange County Coroner’s Workplace is conducting an post-mortem, with outcomes anticipated within the coming weeks or months. Graves was the one casualty from Sunday’s race.

Past social media, Graves labored as a litigation affiliate at an LA-based legislation agency.