Questions are being raised regarding the oversight of waterparks in Pennsylvania after the Dauphin County Coroner ruled that a 9-year-old child drowned at Hersheypark last week. On July 24, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts reported that a child received medical attention after an incident at The Boardwalk.

A bright, kind, and loving young girl, Sophia, brought joy and light to everyone who knew her. Her sudden loss has left our entire community in grief,” a press release stated.

Pennsylvania oficials have confirmed the cause of death for the 9-year-old child killed at Hersheypark's water park last week.

Hersheypark officials say a 9-year-old child died after becoming distressed in the wave pool at Hershey Park's The Boardwalk water park on Thursday.