9-Year-Old Dies in Hersheypark Wave Pool Incident

A nine-year-old child died after being pulled from the wave pool at Hersheypark’s Boardwalk water park in Pennsylvania on July 24. Lifeguards rescued the child and performed CPR before he was taken to Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. Authorities, including the Derry Township Police and Dauphin County Coroner’s Office, have opened an investigation and will conduct an autopsy to determine the cause of death. The child's identity and specific details of the incident have not been released, out of respect for the family's privacy. Hersheypark CEO John Lawn expressed condolences, reaffirmed guest safety as a top priority, and announced a full internal review with cooperation from authorities. The affected wave pool remains closed during the ongoing investigation.