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

Lifeguards initiated rescue efforts upon observing a child in distress at The Boardwalk, the park’s themed water area, officials reported.

“A nine-year-old guest was sadly lost at The Boardwalk at Hersheypark tonight,” stated Hershey Entertainment & Resorts CEO John Lawn.

The child was transported to Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and was pronounced dead. (Getty Images)

He said that the safety of guests has always been the highest priority.

Lawn continued, “To all families visiting Hersheypark, please understand this: your safety and well-being are at the forefront of our decisions. We will conduct a thorough investigation into this tragedy and honor the memory of this young guest by maintaining our commitment to guest safety at Hersheypark.”