9-Year-Old Child Dies After Medical Emergency at Hersheypark Water Park A tragic incident unfolded at Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania, on Thursday night, as a 9-year-old child died following a medical emergency at the park’s water attraction, the Boardwalk at Hersheypark. According to Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company CEO John Lawn, lifeguards, first responders, and medical personnel responded quickly to the child in distress, administering life-saving efforts on the scene. The child was then transported to Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, where they were later pronounced dead. “Our hearts break for this child and the child’s family,” Lawn said in a statement. “We extend our deepest condolences for their loss. Out of respect for their privacy, we will not release any personal details at this time.” No additional details about the circumstances of the child’s death have been released. Lawn emphasized that the safety of Hersheypark guests remains the park’s top priority, and confirmed that a full internal review is underway in cooperation with local authorities. Hersheypark, founded in 1906, is Pennsylvania’s most-visited theme park. It is ranked ninth among North American amusement parks and is the largest theme park in the U.S. outside of Ohio, Florida, and California, according to the Global Attractions Attendance Report. #tiktoknews #influencernews #viralnews #kidsoftiktok #waterpark #hersheypark #fyp #forupaigenews - @qvweeknews