Overview

• Derry Township Police finalized their review on August 2 and determined Sophia Subedi’s drowning in the wave pool on July 24 was accidental with no criminal activity involved.
• The Dauphin County Coroner’s Office ruled out any preceding medical event and confirmed the cause of death as freshwater drowning.
• The park operated below half capacity, with ten specially trained lifeguards and nearby bystanders initiating rescue efforts within seconds of noticing distress.
• Hersheypark’s wave pool reopened on July 30 after internal and external audits affirmed compliance with established lifeguard and safety protocols.
• Local officials, park representatives and the Bhutanese community have extended condolences and organized support for Sophia’s family.