PHILADELPHIA — A 9-year-old child died on Thursday evening after an incident at Hershey Park’s waterpark, according to the amusement park’s CEO.

“Tonight, a nine‑year‑old guest was tragically lost at The Boardwalk at Hersheypark. From the moment our lifeguard team recognized that a child was in distress, they performed an immediate rescue, followed by continuous, coordinated life‑saving efforts by our lifeguards, on‑site first responders, and medical personnel,” Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company CEO John Lawn said in a statement.

The incident occurred at The Boardwalk’s wave pool, according to Hersheypark spokesperson Quinn Bryner. Ten lifeguards were on duty at the 378,000 gallon pool, called “The Shore,” at the time, she said. The pool remained closed on Friday.

The child was tr

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