A typical day of enjoyment at The Boardwalk, Hersheypark's well-known water feature, took a tragic turn when a 9-year-old child drowned after getting into trouble in the water. Lifeguards and emergency personnel on the scene reportedly responded quickly after the child showed signs of concern.

A 9-year-old child died at a water park on July 24 in Pennsylvania’s Hersheypark. Hersheypark’s CEO, John Lawn, said the incident occurred on Thursday evening, July 24, at The Boardwalk, which is home to 16 water attractions, including water slides, a water coaster, and a wave pool, according to the company’s website.