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20 hours ago
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9-Year-Old Who Drowned in Hersheypark Wave Pool Remembered at Funeral with 'Deep Love and Sorrow'
A funeral for Sophia Subedi was held on Wednesday, July 30NEED TO KNOW On Wednesday, July 30, friends and family gathered to attend the funeral for Sophia Subedi, 9, who drowned at Hersheypark in Pennsylvania The Dauphin County Coroner's Office said an autopsy shows the child died as a result of accidental "fresh water drowning" at the park on Thursday, July 24 More than 500 people were expected to attend, Board of the Bhutanese Community in Harrisburg (BCH) Chairman Tilak Niroula previously told PEOPLELoved ones gathered to pay their final respects to Sophia Subedi, a 9-year-old girl who drowned at Hersheypark's water park in Pennsylvania last week. The Bhutanese Community in Harrisburg shared in a statement via Facebook that the ceremony was filled "with deep love and sorrow." "Your presence, prayers, and compassion brought comfort to the grieving family and strength to our community. At this time, the family asks for continued privacy as they grieve," the statement said. Pennsylvania State Sen. Patty Kim said in a statement on Facebook that the support from Sophia's school and the Bhutanese community was "strong and beautiful." "I will continue to pray for comfort and healing for her family," her statement added. In addition to remembering Sophia on Facebook, Dauphin County Commissioner Justin Douglas paid tribute to Sophia in a statement shared with PEOPLE, stating that he was "deeply moved" by the "hundreds of members of the Bhutanese community gather at the funeral service." "It was a powerful display of unity and shared grief as we came together to honor Sophia's vibrant spirit," he added. "Hearing people recount how Sophia was bubbly, kind, full of life, always greeting others with 'Namaste' and warm hugs—these heartfelt memories painted a vivid portrait of her gentle soul and left everyone in tears and awe." Douglas said that Sophia's family "described the loss as an irreparable chasm in their hearts." "Our culture emphasizes collective support—witnessing this fabric of community manifest in real time was both tragic and profoundly beautiful. We feel a responsibility to carry her light forward through memorial initiatives, safety advocacy, and shared love for each other," his statement continued. The bright, young girl who aspired to be a teacher was in the wave pool at The Boardwalk at Hersheypark when she became "in distress" on Thursday, July 24. A park representative later confirmed that the incident occurred at the wave pool, where 10 dedicated lifeguards were present. Lifeguards attempted to perform life-saving measures and immediately transported the child to the nearby Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead. In a previous statement shared with PEOPLE, the Dauphin County Coroner's Office said an autopsy showed that Sophia died as a result of accidental "fresh water drowning." "The decedent did not have a medical event that caused the drowning," the coroner's office added. Subedi was known as a 'really beautiful little girl... very respectful with her friends, elders, parents, and as a whole to the community," Bhutanese Community of Harrisburg (BCH) Chairman Tilak Niroula told PEOPLE on Tuesday, July 29. "When she sees new people walking in the walkway, she always wished to stop by, say hi, hello, good morning. So, she was really nice. She was very outspoken," Niroula continued. He went on to say that her parents and 5-year-old sister are "still trying to navigate through this difficult time" and are currently declining to speak with the media. A GoFundMe has also been created on behalf of her family. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. In his initial statement, John Lawn, CEO of Hershey Entertainment & Resort, called the company's commitment to safety 'our highest priority.' "To every family who visits Hersheypark, please know this: your safety and well-being drive every decision we make," his statement concluded. "We will thoroughly investigate this tragedy and honor the memory of this young guest by continuing our focus on ensuring the safety of our guests at Hersheypark." The Derry Township Police previously said authorities were still "working to gather all the facts" but their "thoughts and our hearts are with the family and friends of this young life, lost too soon." A final "review of the incident" should be finalized by the end of the week. Read the original article on People
New York Times
6 days ago
- Health
- New York Times
9-Year-Old Girl Dies in Wave Pool at Hersheypark in Pennsylvania
A 9-year-old girl died on Thursday night while using a wave pool at Hersheypark in Pennsylvania, where lifeguards tried rescuing her after seeing her in distress, park officials said. It was not clear whether the girl, whom the authorities did not name, had drowned or had experienced another issue. The wave pool, which is known as The Shore and holds 378,000 gallons of water, remained closed on Friday. It gradually deepens from zero to six feet, according to the amusement park's website. John K. Lawn, the chief executive of Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, said in a statement on Thursday night that safety was the park's top priority. 'Our hearts break for this child and the child's family,' Mr. Lawn said. 'In the coming days, we will conduct a thorough internal review and cooperate fully with the authorities.' A person who was visiting the park at the time told the television station WGAL in Pennsylvania that they saw lifeguards performing CPR on the girl to no avail. The park said that the girl was rushed to Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pa., but could not be saved. The police department in Derry Township, Pa., which Hershey is part of, said in a statement on Friday that it was assisting the amusement park and the Dauphin County Coroner's Office with a review of the girl's death. The coroner's office and county did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Friday. David Sassaman, a spokesman for the Hershey Volunteer Fire Department, said that the agency was briefly dispatched for a medical assistance call to the park on Thursday night, but that request was canceled. Hersheypark, the largest amusement park in Pennsylvania, has its own team of emergency medical technicians. Park officials said on Friday that at the time that the girl died, more than 100 trained lifeguards were on duty in the water park, which is called The Boardwalk and is included with amusement park admission. Ten of them were stationed at the wave pool, according to the park, which said that those lifeguards are trained in deepwater lifeguarding, basic life support, automated external defibrillator, or A.E.D. use, supplemental oxygen support, CPR and first aid. The park also said that complimentary life vests are available to all guests. It did not say whether the girl was wearing a life vest.
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Business
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Scott Perry reports nearly $900,000 raised in Q2 after Stelson jumps into race
(WHTM) – Congressman Scott Perry (R-Pa.) reported Tuesday that his campaign raised $885,000 during the second quarter of 2025. Perry's campaign says they have more than $1.2 million on hand ahead of what's expected to be another contentious 2026 campaign. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now 'Today's report is yet another clear indication that the People of the 10th congressional district want Congressman Perry to continue fighting for them in Washington,' said Matt Beynon, Patriots for Perry spokesman. During the first quarter of 2025, Perry's campaign reported more than $565,000 in contributions, as well as more than $242,000 transferred from other committees. He received more than $130,000 from 'Grow The Majority,' a Political Action Committee (PAC) announced by House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) in 2023. Front plates in Pennsylvania? State Senator's bill would require them The House Speaker visited Cumberland County last year to campaign with Perry. The Perry campaign's announcement comes a day after Democrat Janelle Stelson announced her candidacy in Pennsylvania's 10th District. Perry narrowly defeated Stelson in 2024 by about 5,100 votes, the closest a Democrat has come to unseating Perry. The 10th District covers all of Dauphin County and parts of Cumberland and York counties. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Politics
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Dauphin County Commissioner Justin Douglas considers campaign for Congress Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– Dauphin County Commissioner Justin Douglas announced he is considering a campaign for Congress in Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District. Douglas announced on Monday the formation of an Exploratory Committee to consider a campaign for Congress. He said that the committee will test the waters for a potential run by assessing the resources and support available. Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District seat, which represents Dauphin County and parts of Cumberland and York counties, is currently held by Republican Scott Perry. 'From day one as Commissioner, I've made it my mission to fight fraud, waste, abuse, and corruption, no matter where it hides or who it implicates,' Douglas said. 'That fight belongs in Washington too, where public trust has been eroded for far too long. I'm exploring this campaign because our communities deserve leaders who answer to the people, not to special interests.' The former pastor and current Chairman of the Dauphin County Board of Commissioners says he has led efforts to reduce waste, expose corruption, and promote transparency in government operations during his time as County Commissioner. 'Folks in PA-10 are ready for a leader who puts the people ahead of party politics,' Douglas said. 'They want someone who will uphold the Constitution, fight for their families, and bring integrity back to public office. Scott Perry has lost the trust of this district, and regardless of the outcome of this Exploratory Committee, one thing is certain, it's time for him to go.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- General
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Three displaced in Paxtang house fire
PAXTANG, Pa. (WHTM) — A house fire displaced three residents in Paxtang Sunday afternoon. The fire broke out around 6:30 p.m. at a home on North 17th Street in the borough. Swatara Fire-Rescue Battalion Chief Jonathan Kibe told abc27 News at the scene that no injuries were reported and the fire was contained to a second floor bedroom at the home. 'The crews got here pretty fast, put it out before it caused too much damage,' Kibe said. 'Unfortunately, the homeowners won't be able to stay here for the night.' Kibe said the fire is under investigation and the Dauphin County Fire Marshal Task Force has been contacted. Crews from Swatara, Harrisburg, Progress, Colonial Park, among others responded to the scene. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
