Hersheypark Officials confirmed that a 9-year-old guest died at its waterpark, the Boardwalk, on Thursday, july 24. No personal details about the child nor the family. Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Ceo John Lawn Released A statement Announcing the tragedy.
“Our Hearts Break for this Child and the Child’s Family,” Lawn Wrote in a Public Statement Shared on Hersheypark’s Facebook Account. “We Extend our Deepest Condolens for their loss.
As new details emerge, get updates about the incident and learn what happy below.
Where is the Boardwalk at Hersheypark?
The Boardwalk Waterpark is West of Hershey’s Chocolatown. It open in 2007 and features 16 different water rides for guests.
Has Hersheypark Ever Had a Death Before?
Yes, the last knowledge death that occurred at hersheypark was in 1977, according to the Lebanon daily newsA 16-YAR-old summer maintenance worker was struruck by a new rollercoaster after the ride was accidentally started. Thought Medical Personnel Administerred Immediate Assistant, The Teenager was pronounced dead at the hershey medical center.
Did the 9-year-old guest Drown at the Boardwalk?
It’s Unclear Whether the Child Drowned, but lawn pointed out in his public statement that the guest “was in distress.”
“Tonight, A 9-Year-old guest was tragically lost at the Boardwalk at Hersheypark,” Lawn’s Statement Began. “From the moment our lifeguard team recognized that a child was in distress, they performed an immediati rescue, followed by continuous, coordinated life-our-our-service by offers by. On-Site First Responders, and Medical Personnel. “
How did a child die at hersheypark?
Hersheypark Officials did not disclose any other details about the child’s death, thought the guest was qi qikly brusht to the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Withre them wonder.
“To every Family Who Visits Hersheypark, please know this: Your Safety and Well-Being Drive Every Decision We Make,” Lawn Continued in his statement. “We will thinkly investigate this tragedy and honor of this young guest by continuing our focus on ensuring the safety of our guests at herceheypark.”
Lawn vowed that hersheypark “will provide updates as appropriate” and “will conduct a thorough internal review and cooperate full with authorities.”
