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Tragedy at Hersheypark: How did a 9-year-old child die at one of America's safest theme parks?
Tragedy at Hersheypark: How did a 9-year-old child die at one of America's safest theme parks?

Time of India

time6 days ago

  • Health
  • Time of India

Tragedy at Hersheypark: How did a 9-year-old child die at one of America's safest theme parks?

A 9-year-old child died this week after a tragic incident at Hersheypark's water park, located in Pennsylvania. The child had been visiting the water area called The Boardwalk at Hersheypark on Thursday, July 24, says John Lawn, CEO of Hershey Entertainment & Resorts. Lawn adds, while in the water, the child suddenly became "in distress." As soon as the lifeguards saw the child was in trouble, they quickly jumped into the water and saved them. After that, lifeguards, first helpers, and medical staff all worked together to try to save the child's life, says People. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Finance Design Thinking MCA Data Analytics Data Science Data Science Artificial Intelligence Healthcare Digital Marketing PGDM Leadership MBA Operations Management CXO Technology Degree Project Management Management Others Product Management healthcare Public Policy Cybersecurity others Skills you'll gain: Duration: 9 Months IIM Calcutta SEPO - IIMC CFO India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 7 Months S P Jain Institute of Management and Research CERT-SPJIMR Fintech & Blockchain India Starts on undefined Get Details ALSO READ: Hidden $1000 fee at your doctor's office? Here's the sneaky charge Americans just found out about by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Brain tumor has left my son feeling miserable; please help! Donate For Health Donate Now Undo The child was rushed to the Milton S Hershey Medical center, which was nearby, but couldn't make it. The name and identity of the child has been kept under wraps, and no official cause of death has been revealed. Park shares emotional message after child's death CEO John Lawn said, 'Our hearts break for this child and the child's family.' He also shared deep condolences on behalf of the park. Out of respect for the family's privacy, the park said they will not share any personal details at this time, according to the report by People. Live Events The CEO also did not mention the specific ride or attraction where the child was found in distress. According to park information, The Boardwalk water area includes 16 water rides, like a 378,000-gallon wave pool, slides, a lazy river, and Whitecap Racer, known as the longest mat racing slide in the world. Hersheypark promises full investigation and safety review This is one of the very few fatal incidents in Hersheypark's history — the last one happened in 1977, when a maintenance worker died. In his statement, CEO Lawn said safety is the company's highest priority, and they will now conduct a full internal review of the incident, as stated by People. The park will also fully cooperate with authorities during the investigation. He said the team at Hersheypark is also grieving, and they request privacy for the staff members who are deeply affected. ALSO READ: Intel to axe 24,000 jobs — is your state or country on the layoff list? Here's who's affected most The park promised to give updates as needed and to support everyone involved in the tragedy. John Lawn ended the statement by saying: 'To every family who visits Hersheypark, please know this: your safety and well-being drive every decision we make.' He said they will investigate this tragedy fully and honor the young guest's memory by continuing their commitment to guest safety at Hersheypark, according to the report by People. FAQs Q1. What happened to the 9-year-old at Hersheypark? A 9-year-old child died after becoming distressed in the water at The Boardwalk in Hersheypark on July 24, 2025. Q2. Has anyone died at Hersheypark before? Yes, but it's very rare — the last reported death before this was in 1977 involving a maintenance worker.

9-year-old dies at Hersheypark's The Boardwalk water park: 'Our deepest condolences'
9-year-old dies at Hersheypark's The Boardwalk water park: 'Our deepest condolences'

Fox News

time6 days ago

  • Fox News

9-year-old dies at Hersheypark's The Boardwalk water park: 'Our deepest condolences'

A 9-year-old child died on Thursday after visiting Hersheypark's water park in Hershey, Pennsylvania, according to the company. Officials said lifeguards attempted life-saving efforts after noticing the child was in distress at The Boardwalk, the park's themed water attraction. "Tonight, a nine-year-old guest was tragically lost at The Boardwalk at Hersheypark," Hershey Entertainment & Resorts CEO John Lawn said in a statement. "From the moment our lifeguard team recognized that a child was in distress, they performed an immediate rescue, followed by continuous, coordinated life-saving efforts by our lifeguards, on-site first responders, and medical personnel," he continued. The child was transported to Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and was pronounced dead. The cause of death was not immediately known. "Our hearts break for this child and the child's family," Lawn said. "We extend our deepest condolences for their loss." Lawn did not disclose the attraction where the incident happened. He also did not reveal the child's identity or any personal details out of respect for the family's privacy. The Boardwalk features 16 different water attractions, including the "Whitecap Racer", a mat racing water slide, and "The Shore," a 378,000-gallon wave pool. Lawn said the company will conduct an internal review and cooperate fully with authorities. He said that the safety of guests has always been the highest priority. "To every family who visits Hersheypark, please know this: your safety and well-being drive every decision we make," Lawn said. "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."

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