The wave pool at Hersheypark is closed one day after a child died at the park. “We can confirm that the incident occurred at the wave pool within The Boardwalk at Hersheypark. The wave pool will remain closed today 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,” an updated statement from Hersheypark said.The 9-year-old child’s name has not yet been released. Hersheypark said there were 10 lifeguards dedicated to the wave pool at the time of the incident. “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 of Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company John Lawn said in a statement.FULL STATEMENT | You can read Lawn’s full statement here.The child was taken to Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, where the child died. “Our hearts break for this child and the child’s family. We extend our deepest condolences for their loss. Out of respect for their privacy, we will not release any personal details at this time,” the statement said.Lawn said that they will be conducting an internal review of the incident and will cooperate fully with authorities. Derry Township police said they are assisting in the review of the child’s death. We’ve posted their full statement here. NEWS ON DEMAND | Subscribe to WGAL’s YouTube Channel’Even strangers are grieving’A witness, who wanted to remain anonymous, told WGAL they saw a limp child pulled from the wave pool. “I witnessed something that left me heartbroken. It was 92 degrees and my family had just arrived when I saw a child being pulled, limp, from the wave pool,” the witness said. A lifeguard began CPR but was unable to save the child.”Staff did their best to shield onlookers from the trauma, but the weight of the moment was overwhelming,” the witness said.We’ve posted the witness’ full account here.The Boardwalk at HersheyparkThe Boardwalk is Hersheypark’s water park that consists of 16 water attractions, including slides, a lazy river and a wave pool. According to their website, Hersheypark says there is a maximum number of guests allowed in each aquatic attraction. To regulate capacity, the park states, “Timed swim sessions may be initiated to ensure that each guest may safely enjoy time in this attraction.”The Derry Township police have not stated where in the Boardwalk the incident took place.News 8 is working to learn more. Stay with us for updates.About Hersheypark The park is located in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and spans more than 121 acres.Hersheypark formally opened on Memorial Day, May 30, 1906 along the banks of Spring Creek. Originally it was a place for picnicking, boating, and canoeing. In 1971, the park started a five-year conversion from a regional amusement park to one of America’s most popular theme parks. The park currently has more than 70 rides, including 15 roller coasters, a water park and a zoo.Below: WGAL’s Hershey sky cam
The wave pool at Hersheypark is closed one day after a child died at the park.
“We can confirm that the incident occurred at the wave pool within The Boardwalk at Hersheypark. The wave pool will remain closed today 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,” an updated statement from Hersheypark said.
The 9-year-old child’s name has not yet been released.
Hersheypark said there were 10 lifeguards dedicated to the wave pool at the time of the incident.
“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 of Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company John Lawn said in a statement.
FULL STATEMENT | You can read Lawn’s full statement here.
The child was taken to Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, where the child died.
“Our hearts break for this child and the child’s family. We extend our deepest condolences for their loss. Out of respect for their privacy, we will not release any personal details at this time,” the statement said.
Lawn said that they will be conducting an internal review of the incident and will cooperate fully with authorities.
Derry Township police said they are assisting in the review of the child’s death. We’ve posted their full statement here.
NEWS ON DEMAND | Subscribe to WGAL’s YouTube Channel
‘Even strangers are grieving’
A witness, who wanted to remain anonymous, told WGAL they saw a limp child pulled from the wave pool.
“I witnessed something that left me heartbroken. It was 92 degrees and my family had just arrived when I saw a child being pulled, limp, from the wave pool,” the witness said.
A lifeguard began CPR but was unable to save the child.
“Staff did their best to shield onlookers from the trauma, but the weight of the moment was overwhelming,” the witness said.
We’ve posted the witness’ full account here.
The Boardwalk at Hersheypark
The Boardwalk is Hersheypark’s water park that consists of 16 water attractions, including slides, a lazy river and a wave pool.
According to their website, Hersheypark says there is a maximum number of guests allowed in each aquatic attraction. To regulate capacity, the park states, “Timed swim sessions may be initiated to ensure that each guest may safely enjoy time in this attraction.”
The Derry Township police have not stated where in the Boardwalk the incident took place.
News 8 is working to learn more. Stay with us for updates.
About Hersheypark
The park is located in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and spans more than 121 acres.
Hersheypark formally opened on Memorial Day, May 30, 1906 along the banks of Spring Creek. Originally it was a place for picnicking, boating, and canoeing.
In 1971, the park started a five-year conversion from a regional amusement park to one of America’s most popular theme parks.
The park currently has more than 70 rides, including 15 roller coasters, a water park and a zoo.
Below: WGAL’s Hershey sky cam
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