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USA Today
3 days ago
- Health
- USA Today
Death of 9-year-old girl who drowned at Hersheypark ruled an accident
A Pennsylvania coroner has ruled a 9-year-old girl's drowning death at Hersheypark earlier in July an accident. "The cause of death was fresh water drowning and the manner of death was accidental," the Dauphin County coroner said in a statement, noting the child, identified by family as Sophia Subedi, did not have a medical event that led to her death. The incident occurred on Thursday, July 24 at the Boardwalk, a park attraction featuring water slides, a lazy river and a 387,000-gallon wave pool. Lifeguards responded to girl in distress There were 100 lifeguards at the Boardwalk at the time, the park said in a news release, including 10 lifeguards tasked with watching over the wave pool. Lifeguards, first responders and medics noticed the girl was in distress and began performing life-saving measures, the company's CEO, John Lawn, said in a written statement. A witness at the scene told WGAL one of the lifeguards attempted CPR on her while staff members tried to conceal the traumatic incident from parkgoers. The girl was taken to Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, where she was pronounced deceased. It is the first confirmed guest fatality in the park's 118-year history. Girl remembered as 'kind and loving' A member of the Bhutanese Community in Harrisburg, the organization said she will be remembered as "a bright, kind and loving young girl," according to a Facebook post published Monday, July 28. "Sophia brought joy and light to everyone who knew her," the group's statement said. "Her sudden loss has left our entire community in grief." The child had been living in Harrisburg since 2022 and had recently completed the third grade. Her family moved to the area from Ohio, where she was born in 2016. Her funeral service is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, July 30 at the Jesse H Geigle Funeral Home in Harrisburg, the group's statement said. GoFundMe set up to help family A GoFundMe page has been started to help the girl's family with funeral expenses. As of the afternoon of July 29, it has raised over $21,000 out of a $30,000 goal. Additionally, her family has said they would like to put some of the funds toward creating a meaningful tribute. Sophia had dreams of becoming a teacher and loved reading, music and painting, the page states. "We hope to turn this loss into a legacy — perhaps by supporting children's safety initiatives, advocating for awareness, or creating a small space in her name where kids and families can feel safe, loved and connected," the GoFundMe states.
UPI
4 days ago
- Health
- 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."
UPI
6 days ago
- Health
- 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."
Time of India
7 days ago
- Health
- 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.
Fox News
7 days ago
- Fox News
9-year-old dies at Hersheypark's The Boardwalk water park: 'Our deepest condolences'
A 9-year-old child died on Thursday after visiting Hersheypark's water park in Hershey, Pennsylvania, according to the company. Officials said lifeguards attempted life-saving efforts after noticing the child was in distress at The Boardwalk, the park's themed water attraction. "Tonight, a nine-year-old guest was tragically lost at The Boardwalk at Hersheypark," Hershey Entertainment & Resorts CEO John Lawn said in a statement. "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," he continued. The child was transported to Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and was pronounced dead. The cause of death was not immediately known. "Our hearts break for this child and the child's family," Lawn said. "We extend our deepest condolences for their loss." Lawn did not disclose the attraction where the incident happened. He also did not reveal the child's identity or any personal details out of respect for the family's privacy. The Boardwalk features 16 different water attractions, including the "Whitecap Racer", a mat racing water slide, and "The Shore," a 378,000-gallon wave pool. Lawn said the company will conduct an internal review and cooperate fully with authorities. He said that the safety of guests has always been the highest priority. "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."
