Child rescued after walking along Hersheypark Monorail tracks
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HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM) – A child was rescued with the assistance of some helpful bystanders after a short walk along the monorail tracks at Hersheypark.

abc27 News viewers sent in photos and video of the child on the tracks and subsequent rescue.

One photo showed the child walking along the tracks above a concourse area.

PHOTO COURTESY / BARRY MILLHOUSE

In a statement, Hersheypark officials said the monorail was not operating at the time.

They said a young child was reported missing after they became separated from their parents around 5 p.m.

The child, they said, made his way into a closed Monorail station, staying there for 20 minutes before walking the tracks.

Guests spotted the child on the tracks. Viewer video showed one climbing onto a structure to reach the tracks and rescue the child.

PHOTO COURTESY / EMILEE ROBINSON

Hersheypark officials said the child was unharmed and reunited with his family around 5:30 p.m.

“We appreciate the alertness of our visitors and the quick actions of our staff. We are dedicated to ensuring the highest safety standards for all our guests at Hersheypark,” stated the park.

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