Moab Swingers, a company specializing in extreme jumps over the canyons of Utah, went viral after one of its videos sparked an intense debate on social media.
Everything seemed like just another adrenaline demonstration until users discovered the age of the video’s star: Wayland, a child just 4 years old. In the footage, he is seen fearlessly running toward the edge before making the jump.
The reaction was immediate. Some described the experience as impressive, but much of the conversation did not focus on the jump, but on the adults who allowed it. Comments like “That should be illegal”, “I’m sure his mom isn’t there” flooded the posts.