Bystander Rescues Lost Boy Walking Elevated Monorail Track Hersheypark

A young autistic boy who became separated from his parents at Hersheypark in Pennsylvania was rescued after wandering onto a closed monorail track about 100 feet above the ground. The boy entered a secured monorail station that was not in operation and remained there for roughly 20 minutes before walking along the track, prompting alarmed visitors to shout directions. A bystander climbed onto a nearby building and then onto the tracks to safely retrieve the child, who was unharmed and reunited with his family. Hersheypark officials expressed gratitude for the vigilance of guests and the swift response of their team, emphasizing their commitment to guest safety. The incident, captured on video, went viral on social media, highlighting both the dangers present at the park and the quick actions that prevented a tragedy. This event comes shortly after other safety incidents at the park, underscoring ongoing concerns about guest safety in such environments.