"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. Newsweek has contacted Hersheypark and the Hershey Company via email for comment outside of regular office hours.

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 Thursday night at Hershey Park's The Boardwalk water park. Lifeguards and medics performed life-saving treatment at the park before the child was taken to the hospital. The child's identity and the cause of death have not been released.