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Sarah :
Yesterday, my teen girls and I were unfathomably front row to this medical emergency at Hersheypark. While respecting those involved and following the wishes made in Hershey's statement, I am compelled to add two points of clarification, that perhaps only a third party witness could contribute, that the official statement did not address, leading to countless unnecessary comments on social media. Foremost, "Where were the parents?" Right there. As I fervently prayed for all those involved, all the hands that were working feverishly to heal, and the souls being impacted by the medical emergency, I saw the eyes of a parent frantic and helpless to their child's circumstance. The parent was right there. Secondly, the response of the Lifeguards and support team at Hersheypark could not have been more expedient and diligent. Their training and dedication to their job from the Lifeguards, to the Security, to the Emergency Driver, every last staff member moved with precision and purpose and I continue to pray they find solace in knowing their training did not fail them, they did not fail, there was no fault in a tragic situation such as this one. Our hearts continue to go out to all involved as we continue to process everything ourselves. One thing from the comments I've read across social media is certain, far too many are ignorant to their own privilege of having never experienced a traumatic experience in which you are left helpless, even to your own child an arms length away in a barely crowded pool.
2025-07-26 03:35:08
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Dkenneths :
The girl had a seizure. They kept that part out. The park is not at fault.
2025-07-26 03:27:05
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tg :
Prayers
2025-07-30 04:14:43
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Sherry :
😢 many many prayers Up
2025-07-26 05:58:58
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Anna Lambert :
Investigation? Really? The kid had a seizure.
2025-07-26 03:46:34
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Vanessa :
Why does the media never tell the entire story? She had a seizure!!!!!
2025-07-26 12:52:14
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Kathy Griffith Bond :
Prayers to the family
2025-07-26 03:38:19
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louieevxsch :
Wave pools are dangerous
2025-07-26 01:18:45
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Real Estate Junkie :
Never let your children out of your sight!!!
2025-07-27 22:28:49
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Leila :
I can nolonger feel how happiness look like, moments of misery and sorrow in my life,I have lost the spirit to hold on anymore (Al)(way I feel cannot predict what may happen tomorrow or in the future because I am hopeless at the moment,I don't know what to do
2025-07-26 00:48:00
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Harlem809 :
So sad to hear. Parents have to always keep an eye out for their children, can’t depend on lifeguards to be able to spot your child in trouble in a crowded pool.
2025-07-26 15:41:22
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BREEZY DRAWS ❤️🤩 :
Please, I work as a lifeguard for hersheypark and sadly i wasnt on duty when this happen so I couldn’t help, but I promise our lifeguards tried there hardest
2025-07-28 08:00:40
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MCLOLA75 :
Prayers for the family🙏🙏🙏
2025-07-26 00:58:56
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♥️🥰♥️🥰 :
Dana
2025-07-26 13:29:59
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Jayzee508 :
Anyone can say whatever they want but the truth is the parents should have never let this happen. I understand the fact to let your kids have some fun and less restrictions but you gotta be on top of your kids and everyone else at the same time.
2025-07-26 07:13:20
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Sadie :
Prayers to the family and the lifeguards involved in the resus it's very traumatic
2025-07-26 19:49:28
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Melissa :
Heartbreaking no matter how it happened!!! 💔😢
2025-07-27 01:03:43
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Harry Velez :
I live bear by i dnt understand why a 9yo is in wave pool 🤦🏼♂️
2025-07-26 15:03:17
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My Business :
Can’t even close the whole park because people need to work
2025-07-26 16:29:44
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nawboo96 :
Prayers & condolences to the family. 🙏🙏
2025-07-27 18:18:50
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Elisabeth Schwager :
So sad. Prayers for the family ♥️
2025-07-26 01:28:34
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✨Leela✨ :
This is so sad prayers to the family
2025-07-26 00:51:06
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Pmc Tha master :
I heard many people said the child had a seizure
2025-07-26 13:31:48
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Harlan Hill :
sad
2025-07-26 01:54:25
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Katie :
Where were the parks?
2025-07-26 12:12:50
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