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UPI
a day ago
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- UPI
Girl, 9, dies after incident in Hersheypark's wave pool
July 25 (UPI) -- A 9-year-old girl died after being in distress at Hersheypark's wave pool near Pennsylvania's state capital of Harrisburg. The incident occurred Thursday at The Boardwalk water park, which also includes slides and a lazy river. The Shore wave pool is 378,000 gallons, the largest in the state, and is up to 6 feet deep. Hershey Enterainment & Resorts Company didn't give details on what happened. "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," CEO John Lawn said in a message. The girl was taken to Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, "where despite everyone's tireless efforts, the child did not recover," Lawn said. Authorities did not identify her. In an updated statement Friday, the park said the wave pool within The Boardwalk will remain closed that day "out of respect for the family and deep appreciation of our team members who worked so valiantly in their efforts to save the life of the guest." Ten lifeguards were dedicated to the wave pool at the time of the incident, the park said. Also, complimentary life vests were available. On Thursday, Lawn said park employees were investigating the incident. "The safety of our guests has always been our highest priority," he said. "In the coming days, we will conduct a thorough internal review and cooperate with authorities." The park was founded by Milton S. Hershey in 1927 "as leisure grounds for employees of Hersehy's Chocolate Factory," according to the park's website. The 121-acre amusement park includes 15 roller-coasters. It is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. "To every family who visits Hersheypark, please know this: your safety and well-being drive each 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 Hershepark."
Global News
4 days ago
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- Global News
9-year-old child dies in accident at U.S. water park
A nine-year-old girl died after an incident in a wave pool at a water park in central Pennsylvania on Thursday night, though her cause of death has not been confirmed. John Lawn, the CEO of Hersheypark, where the event occurred, said in a statement on X late Thursday that a 'guest was tragically lost' on the premises. A message from our CEO — Hersheypark (@Hersheypark) July 25, 2025 Story continues below advertisement According to the statement, lifeguard personnel sprang into action when they noticed a child in distress and did all they could to resuscitate them. 'They performed an immediate rescue, followed by continuous, coordinated life-saving efforts by our lifeguards, on-site first responders, and medical personnel,' the statement continued. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy The child was transported to a nearby hospital, where she died. 'Our heart breaks for this child and the child's family. We extend our deepest condolences for their loss,' Lawn added, without disclosing the name of the child, only that the incident occurred on The Boardwalk at Hersheypark, where the wave pool is located. The New York Times reported Friday that park officials said that at the time the incident occurred, more than 100 trained lifeguards were on-duty in the water park, including ten at the wave pool. According to the park, its 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 Boardwalk is a themed area within the broader park and contains several features, including a seven-storey tall water play structure with seven body waterslides, two tipping buckets and hundreds of different water play-toys, a tube waterslide tower featuring four different waterslides, a children's play area as well as a lazy river. Story continues below advertisement According to its website, the amusement park has been operational for 115 years and is home to 15 rollercoasters and a large-scale water park, including the 378,000-gallon wave pool, an attraction known as the Bayside Pier with fountains, tipping cones and splash area, a watercoaster and several waterslides. According to People, only a small number of fatal incidents have been recorded throughout the park's more than century-long history. The outlet cited a report from 47 years ago, which involved the death of a maintenance worker who reportedly was hit by a newly opened rollercoaster in 1977. Lawn, in his statement, reaffirmed the park's commitment to ensuring the safety of its guests, saying they are the park's 'highest priority,' and that an in-depth investigation is underway in which the park intends to fully cooperate with authorities. Story continues below advertisement 'As we grieve alongside our community, we ask for privacy for the family and for our team members who are deeply affected by this loss. We will provide updates as appropriate, and we will continue to work to support everyone involved,' Lawn said. 'To every family who visits Hersheypark, please know this: your safety and well-being drive every decision we make,' he continued. '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,' Lawn concluded.
UPI
4 days ago
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- UPI
Girl, 9. dies after incident in Hersheypark's wave pool
July 25 (UPI) -- A 9-year-old girl died after being in distress at Hersheypark's wave pool near Pennsylvania's state capital of Harrisburg. The incident occurred Thursday at The Boardwalk water park, which also includes slides and a lazy river. The Shore wave pool is 378,000 gallons, the largest in the state, and is up to 6 feet deep. Hershey Enterainment & Resorts Company didn't give details on what happened. "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," CEO John Lawn said in a message. The girl was taken to Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, "where despite everyone's tireless efforts, the child did not recover," Lawn said. Authorities did not identify her. In an updated statement Friday, the park said the wave pool within The Boardwalk will remain closed that day "out of respect for the family and deep appreciation of our team members who worked so valiantly in their efforts to save the life of the guest." Ten lifeguards were dedicated to the wave pool at the time of the incident, the park said. Also, complimentary life vests were available. On Thursday, Lawn said park employees were investigating the incident. "The safety of our guests has always been our highest priority," he said. "In the coming days, we will conduct a thorough internal review and cooperate with authorities." The park was founded by Milton S. Hershey in 1927 "as leisure grounds for employees of Hersehy's Chocolate Factory," according to the park's website. The 121-acre amusement park includes 15 roller-coasters. It is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. "To every family who visits Hersheypark, please know this: your safety and well-being drive each 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 Hershepark."
News18
4 days ago
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- News18
Nine-Year-Old Dies After Tragic Incident In Pennsylvania Water Park
Last Updated: Lifeguards at the park immediately responded when they noticed the child in distress. A day of fun at Hersheypark's water park in Pennsylvania turned tragic for a nine-year-old boy who lost his life on July 24. The incident, which occurred at The Boardwalk, the themed waterpark section within the park, was confirmed in an official statement released by Hershey Entertainment and Resorts. Lifeguards at the park immediately responded when they noticed the child in distress, launching a swift rescue operation. They were supported by on-site medical personnel and first responders. Despite their efforts and the child being promptly transferred to Milton S. Hershey Medical Center for emergency treatment, he was later pronounced dead. 'Tonight, a nine-year-old guest was tragically lost at The Boardwalk at Hersheypark," stated John Lawn, CEO of Hershey Entertainment and Resorts, in a message shared on X. The statement also acknowledged the swift action taken by the team on the ground. Lifeguards initiated the rescue as soon as they realised the child needed help. Medical support followed immediately, both on-site and at the medical centre. However, the outcome remained devastating. 'Our hearts break for this child and the child's family," Lawn added, though the identity of the boy and his family has not been disclosed. As of now, the company has not revealed how the incident occurred or what specific circumstances led to the child's death. The exact location within the water park where the tragedy took place also remains undisclosed. 'We ask for privacy for the family and for our team members who are deeply affected by this loss," the statement read. According to the New York Post, The Boardwalk at Hersheypark features 16 water attractions. These include 'The Shore," a wave pool with a depth of six feet and a capacity of 378,000 gallons, and a popular water slide known as 'Whitecap Racer". John Lawn also confirmed that the company is undertaking an internal review of the incident. He emphasised that guest safety remains their highest priority. 'To every family who visits Hersheypark, please know this: your safety and well-being drive every decision we make," Lawn stated. He concluded, 'We will thoroughly investigate this tragedy and honour the memory of this young guest by continuing our focus on ensuring the safety of our guests at Hersheypark." Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from geopolitics to diplomacy and global trends. Stay informed with the latest world news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
4 days ago
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- Time of India
Hersheypark Horror: 9-year-old dies at The Boardwalk water park in gut-wrenching incident. Know what happened
A nine-year-old child died after a tragic incident occurred at The Boardwalk at Hersheypark , the company said in a statement late Thursday. The child died the water park in Pennsylvania despite 'tireless efforts' to save the young guest, the company announced. '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,' John Lawn, CEO of Hershey Entertainment and Resorts , said. 'The child was transported without delay to Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, where despite everyone's tireless efforts, the child did not recover.' Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Healthcare Project Management others Leadership healthcare Artificial Intelligence Data Analytics MCA Cybersecurity Data Science Technology Degree MBA Data Science Design Thinking Management Digital Marketing Public Policy Others CXO Finance Operations Management PGDM Product Management Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis in Healthcare Financial Management & Investing Strategic Management in Healthcare Process Design & Analysis Duration: 12 Weeks Indian School of Business Certificate Program in Healthcare Management Starts on Jun 13, 2024 Get Details 'Our hearts break for this child and the child's family,' he continued. 'We extend our deepest condolences for their loss. Out of respect for their privacy, we will not release any personal details at this time.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Binghatti Twilight: Dubai's New Architectural Marvel Binghatti Developers FZE Learn More Undo ALSO READ: Barron Trump's soft side revealed in never-before-seen clip with Ivanka's son and internet can't handle the cuteness Hersheypark's water park death Hershey Entertainment CEO John Lawn told New York Post that the lifeguards noticed a child was in distress at The Boardwalk, the park's themed water attraction, when they jumped to perform an 'immediate rescue.' Live Events The child was rushed to the nearby Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pa., but was pronounced dead shortly after arriving. Lawn did not reveal the attraction where the tragedy occurred. Lawn said the safety of guests at the park 'has always been our highest priority' and an internal review will be conducted. '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.' ALSO READ: Travis Kelce makes romance official with Taylor Swift with never-before-seen photos from secret dates, offseason 'adventures' The identity of the child is not yet revealed and the cause of the death was not immediately known. Lawn said an internal review will take place in the coming days and the park will fully cooperate with authorities. 'To every family that visits Hersheypark, please know this: your safety and well-being drive every decision we make. 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,' he added. Lifeguards employed by the park must complete a 24-hour class and maintain at least four hours of continued education per month of employment, according to the company. ALSO READ: Yahoo mail down: Thousands report outage, hit by 'Temporary Error 15' outage in US The recent tragedy marks only the second death ever linked to a ride at the century-old amusement park. The first fatal incident occurred on August 25, 1977, when 16-year-old William Harter, an employee working on the park's inaugural inverted roller coaster—the SooperdooperLooper—was struck and killed by a coaster train while repairing a switching mechanism around 2:15 p.m., according to the Lebanon Daily News. While several guests have suffered injuries over the years, no other fatalities have been reported in connection with the park's rides.
