Overview

• A 9-year-old guest was found in distress at The Boardwalk on July 24 and was pronounced dead at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center despite life-saving efforts
• CEO John Lawn extended the park’s condolences and confirmed the child’s death in a July 25 statement
• Lifeguards, on-site first responders and medical personnel coordinated continuous rescue efforts from the moment the child was spotted in distress
• Hershey Entertainment & Resorts has pledged a thorough internal review of the incident and said it will fully cooperate with authorities
• The park has withheld personal details and has not determined the cause of death to protect the family’s privacy