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Time of India
02-08-2025
- Time of India
No negligence, Bhutanese-origin girl Sophia Subedi's drowning in Hersheypark despite presence of 10 lifeguards accidental
Police ruled out any foul play or negligence on the part of Hersheypark's water park after a 9-year-old girl, Sophia Subedi, drowned on July 24. The theme park maintained proper safety standards, and there were enough lifeguards present at the pool at the time of the drowning. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Bhutanese-origin Sophia Subedi was spotted in a state of distress in the wave pool at the Boardwalk at Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania. A lifeguard pulled her from the pool and performed CPR on her. She was taken to Milton S. Hershey Medical Center where she was pronounced dead. A Hersheypark spokesperson said there were 100 lifeguards – trained and certified through Ellis & Associates (E&A) -- at the Boardwalk at the time of the incident. They also said there were 10 lifeguards specifically dedicated to the wave pool at the time. After Subedi's death, Derry Township Police launched an investigation, which included a review of video footage, statements from witnesses, employees and first responders, and documentation of the physical scene. On Friday, police said they finalized their review of the incident and determined that Subedi died from accidental freshwater drowning. There was no criminal activity involved and the safety standards at the theme park were also maintained. There was no overcrowding and the number of people in the wave pool was actually less than its designed maximum capacity. 'It was also noted that nearby witnesses and lifeguards responded promptly, initiating rescue and resuscitation efforts within seconds of noticing Sophia's distress,' a Derry Township Police spokesperson wrote. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 'The Derry Township Police Department, along with the witnesses, Hersheypark staff, and first responders who attempted to save Sophia, extend their sincere condolences to her family and friends, as well as the Bhutanese community, during this difficult time. " Subedi's funeral was held in Harrisburg on July 30. A GoFundMe page was created to support the family. Subedi was born in Columbus, Ohio, but most recently lived in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She attended North Side Elementary School in the Central Dauphin School District and was set to start 4th grade during the upcoming school year.
New York Post
28-07-2025
- New York Post
Girl, 9, who died at Hersheypark wave pool ID'd: ‘Sophia brought joy and light to everyone who knew her'
The little girl who died in a wave pool at Hersheypark was identified as 9-year-old Sophia Subedi, the Bhutanese community said in a statement Monday. 'A bright, kind, and loving young girl, Sophia, brought joy and light to everyone who knew her. Her sudden loss has left our entire community in grief,' loved ones said in a press release. Subedi just finished the third-grade at North Side Elementary School in Harrisburg, where she had lived since 2022 after moving with her family from Ohio. Advertisement 5 Sophia Subedi died at Hersheypark last week. Honoring Sophia Subedi 5 The Shore wave pool at The Boardwalk at Hersheypark. NY Post 5 An aerial view of The Shore wave pool at Hersheypark. LP Media Advertisement The child was pulled from the water 'limp' and lifeguards began immediate efforts to save her last Thursday but she later died at the hospital. 5 The crowded wave pool at Hersheypark. NY Post 5 The Boardwalk water park at Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Tribune News Service via Getty Images It was not yet clear what the cause of Subedi's death was or what led up to her medical emergency at the park.
Toronto Sun
19-06-2025
- Business
- Toronto Sun
Company to pay $330Gs after Edmonton worker trapped in smokehouse, dies in 92 C heat
Published Jun 19, 2025 • Last updated 12 minutes ago • 3 minute read Sofina Foods plant, 9620 56 Ave., in Edmonton Thursday June 13, 2024. Photo by David Bloom EDMONTON — A commercial food processing company has been ordered to pay $330,000 after one of its workers became trapped in an Edmonton smokehouse and died. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Ontario-based Sofina Foods Inc. was directed by a judge Thursday to put the money toward a workplace training program after a joint submission from the Crown prosecution and the company. Justice Michele Collinson told court it needed to be a significant penalty to match the gravity of what happened, but said, 'there is no amount of money, or any sentence, that can make up for the loss of life.' 'We don't send our loved ones off to work thinking that this is the last time that we're going to see them,' she said. The decision comes a day after Sofina pleaded guilty to failing to ensure the safety of Subedi at work. The remaining 25 other workplace safety charges against the company were withdrawn. Subedi, who had a master's degree in science, had gone to check the temperature of the gas-fired smokehouse, which had been loaded the night before with meat. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. But an emergency handle inside the unit was broken. A makeshift door stopper on the outside had recently been installed, but had to be activated from the outside before entry. A co-worker found Subedi unresponsive on the floor inside the doors of the smokehouse after the temperature reading from a meat probe had soared to 92 C. Subedi later died in hospital of thermal burns and heat exposure. Collinson noted there were mitigating factors in her decision, including the company paying the mortgage for the victim's family and extending their health and dental coverage. Including other benefits, court heard Sofina spent $500,000, not accounting for taxes, to help the family. The support came before charges were laid as the result of an investigation under Alberta's workplace safety laws. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Collinson said Sofina's early guilty plea also demonstrated remorse, along with its efforts to quickly resolve safety risks like the emergency door handle on the smokehouse. But, she said, the incident was easily preventable, and led to an immeasurable loss to Subedi's family, friends, and community. 'The loss has ended not just his dreams, but the dreams of his wife, and his brother who had come to Canada from Nepal in hopes of a better life.' A victim impact statement from Subedi's widow, Bhumika Bhattarai, spoke of trauma's toll on her family. Pregnant at the time of Subedi's death, now mother of a two-year-old and a three-year-old, Bhattarai said her children keep asking: 'Where is Daddy?' 'I burst into tears whenever I think of him,' she said in the statement, which was read in court by the Crown prosecutor Wednesday. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. An agreed statement of facts from the Crown and Sofina Foods said the company had comprehensive safety protocols but failed to follow through, including by providing proper training for operating the smokehouse door. The inside emergency handle had been repeatedly sheared off by meat carts moving in and out, but Subedi had not been properly trained on how to use the door stopper that had been installed as a backstop. Several company executives traveled from Ontario to attend court in Edmonton. The funding for workplace safety training ordered by the court is to be managed by the Alberta Food Processors Association and tailored to the sector. After Subedi's death, Sofina also installed a memorial bench in his honour at its Edmonton facility. MMA NHL Canada Toronto & GTA World
Winnipeg Free Press
19-06-2025
- Winnipeg Free Press
Company to pay $330K after Edmonton worker trapped in smokehouse, dies in 92 C heat
EDMONTON – A commercial food processing company has been ordered to pay $330,000 after one of its workers became trapped in a smokehouse and died. Ontario-based Sofina Foods Inc. was directed by a judge today to put the money toward a workplace training program. The decision comes a day after Sofina pleaded guilty to one workplace safety violation while the remaining 25 other charges against the company were withdrawn. Sofina was charged after 32-year-old Samir Subedi died in March 2023. Court heard he had gone to check the temperature of the gas-fired smokehouse, which had been loaded the night before with meat. Due to problems with the door's safety mechanisms, Subedi became trapped in the smokehouse as the temperature soared to 92 C, and he died of heat exposure. More coming.
Global News
18-06-2025
- Global News
Company pleads guilty to workplace safety charge in Edmonton worker's smokehouse death
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook A commercial food processing company has pleaded guilty to a workplace safety charge after an Edmonton worker became trapped in a smokehouse and died. The Crown has asked for 25 other charges to be withdrawn against Ontario-based Sofina Foods Inc. A judge has yet to rule on a sentence. The company was charged after 33-year-old Samir Subedi died in March 2023. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Subedi had gone to check the temperature of the smokehouse and was trapped inside. He was found by a co-worker and later died due to heat exposure. 2:12 Edmontonians mark Day of Mourning
