Child, 9, dies at Hersheypark's Boardwalk water park
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A spokesperson confirmed a 9-year-old girl died at the wave pool at the Boardwalk at Hersheypark on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
Hersheypark formally opened on Memorial Day, May 30, 1906 along the banks of Spring Creek. It was the perfect spot for picnicking, boating, and canoeing. In 1971, the park started a five-year conversion from a regional amusement park to one of America's most popular theme parks.
A 9-year-old child died after visiting the water park in Pennsylvania’s Hersheypark, the company has confirmed.
Authorities are investigating the tragic death of a nine-year-old child at Hersheypark in Pennsylvania. Witnesses say the child was pulled from the wave pool in the water park section of the complex.
A 9-year-old child died at Hersheypark's Boardwalk water attraction, sparking online debate and investigation.