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Child Died After Becoming Distressed in Hersheypark Wave Pool: Officials

  • On Thursday, July 24, at The Boardwalk wave pool, a preteen girl was pulled limp and later died at a hospital despite rescue efforts, and the pool was closed afterward.
  • Until this week, no one had died at Hersheypark since 1977, when William Harter died, making this the second fatality in its 119-year history.
  • Following rescue efforts, the child was rushed to Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, despite lifesaving measures by lifeguards, but did not survive. park officials said.
  • John Lawn said the park will conduct a full investigation, and the wave pool remained closed Friday out of respect for the family.
  • Hersheypark offers complimentary life vests, John Lawn confirmed an internal review with the Coroner’s Office, and park officials emphasized lifeguard training in rescue, CPR, AED, oxygen support, and first aid.
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Girl who died in Hersheypark incident was part of Bhutanese community: spokesman

The 9-year-old's death this week was the first time a guest has died in the park's 119-year history.

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