The 9-year-old girl who died after being in distress while visiting Hersheypark’s water park has been identified. According to officials with the Bhutanese Community in Harrisburg, 9-year-old Sophia Subedi went into distress on July 24 at The Boardwalk,

Officials said the child was in distress at The Boardwalk, the park’s themed water attraction, and lifeguards attempted life-saving efforts.

A 9-year-old child died on Thursday after visiting Hersheypark’s The Boardwalk water park in Hershey, Pennsylvania, according to the company.

A 9-year-old child has died after an incident at The Boardwalk water park at Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania, on Thursday.

A 9-year-old has died following a trip to the Boardwalk at Hersheypark, a water park in Pennsylvania. "Tonight, a nine-year-old guest was tragically lost at The Boardwalk at Hersheypark," said John Lawn, CEO of Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company, in a statement issued on Thursday.

After the death of a 9-year-old child visiting Hersheypark’s water park, one witness is speaking out about what they saw as the heartbreaking tragedy unfolded.

HERSHEY, Pa. — The Bhutanese Community in Harrisburg (BCH) Facebook page released a statement stating the 9-year-old who died at Hersheypark was a part of their community.

"The Derry Township Police Department is assisting Hersheypark and the Dauphin County Coroner's Office with their review into the death of a 9-year-old child at The Boardwalk at Hersheypark."