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Coroner Rules 9-Year-Old’s Death at Hersheypark an Accidental Drowning

Hersheypark reopened the wave pool after the coroner ruled the death accidental, launching a safety review as police continue their probe.

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Overview

  • The Dauphin County Coroner’s Office determined that Sophia Subedi died from accidental fresh water drowning and found no evidence of a prior medical event.
  • Ten lifeguards performed an immediate rescue and coordinated life-saving efforts before Subedi was taken to Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.
  • Hershey Entertainment & Resorts has reopened the 378,000-gallon wave pool and pledged to conduct a thorough internal safety review.
  • Derry Township Police Department confirms its investigation into the July 24 incident remains ongoing.
  • Friends, family and the Bhutanese Community in Harrisburg have organized a GoFundMe and memorial services as the community mourns Sophia’s loss.