Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Hersheypark Water Park Tragedy: 9-Year-Old Dies
A young child sadly passed away at a water park inside Hersheypark.
Lifeguards and other staff tried to help the child right away.
They took the child to the hospital, but they couldn't save them.
The head of the company that runs Hersheypark said he was very sad.
The park is looking into what happened to find out what caused the death and to help keep everyone safe in the future.
This is the first death at the park since a worker died in 1977.
A 9-year-old child died at The Boardwalk, a water park in Hersheypark, Pennsylvania.
Lifeguards and first responders provided immediate aid to the child.
The child was transported to a nearby hospital but was pronounced dead.
The incident marks the first fatality at the park since 1977.
John Lawn, CEO of Hershey Entertainment and Resorts, issued a statement.
- Who
- A 9-year-old child and John Lawn, CEO of Hershey Entertainment and Resorts.
- What
- A 9-year-old child died at The Boardwalk water park.
- When
- Information not provided.
- Where
- The Boardwalk, Hersheypark, Pennsylvania.
- Why
- The cause of death is not specified.
- Victim
- A 9-year-old child
- Location
- The Boardwalk, Hersheypark
- Cause of Death
- Not specified
- CEO Statement
- John Lawn, Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Co.
- Park's Response
- Investigation underway
- Prior Fatality
- 1977, a 16-year-old employee
