9-year-old dies in wave pool at Hersheypark in Pennsylvania
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A 9-year-old child died after visiting the water park in Pennsylvania’s Hersheypark, the company has confirmed.
A 9-year-old child died at Hersheypark's Boardwalk water attraction, sparking online debate and investigation.
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.