Child, 9, dies at Hersheypark's Boardwalk water park
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A spokesperson confirmed a 9-year-old girl died at the wave pool at the Boardwalk at Hersheypark on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
A 9-year-old has died following a trip to the Boardwalk at Hersheypark, a water park in Pennsylvania. "Tonight, a nine-year-old guest was tragically lost at The Boardwalk at Hersheypark," said John Lawn, CEO of Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company, in a statement issued on Thursday.
A 9-year-old child died at Hersheypark's Boardwalk water attraction, sparking online debate and investigation.
The 9-year-old girl who died at the Boardwalk at Hersheypark this week was a member of the Bhutanese Community in Harrisburg (BCH), according to a spokesperson.
Lifeguards at Hersheypark's The Boardwalk noticed the 9-year-old was in distress and "performed an immediate rescue."