9-year-old dies in wave pool at Hersheypark in Pennsylvania
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A spokesperson confirmed a 9-year-old girl died at the wave pool at the Boardwalk at Hersheypark on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
Hersheypark formally opened on Memorial Day, May 30, 1906 along the banks of Spring Creek. It was the perfect spot for picnicking, boating, and canoeing. In 1971, the park started a five-year conversion from a regional amusement park to one of America's most popular theme parks.
A 9-year-old child died at Hersheypark's Boardwalk water attraction, sparking online debate and investigation.