A 9-year-old child died after an incident Thursday at Hersheypark amusement park in Pennsylvania, the company’s CEO said. A lifeguard team noticed a child “was in distress” at The Boardwalk at Hersheypark water park,

A 9-year-old has died following a trip to the Boardwalk at Hersheypark, a water park in Pennsylvania. "Tonight, a nine-year-old guest was tragically lost at The Boardwalk at Hersheypark," said John Lawn, CEO of Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company, in a statement issued on Thursday.

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.