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Lost boy wandering elevated monorail line in Hersheypark is saved by another parkgoer

A guest rescued a child who accessed a secured monorail area and walked along the tracks for about 20 minutes before being safely reunited with family, Hersheypark officials said.

  • A young boy was rescued from an elevated monorail track at Hersheypark after being reported missing at around 5:05 p.m. on August 30.
  • A park guest, identified as John Sampson, climbed onto the rail and brought the boy down safely about 20 minutes later.
  • Hersheypark stated the boy was unharmed and reunited with his family shortly after the incident, expressing gratitude for the swift action taken.
  • The park emphasized its commitment to maintaining high levels of guest safety following the incident.
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WHP broke the news in on Saturday, August 30, 2025.
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