Video captures boy precariously standing 100 feet high over anxious onlookers at Hersheypark
In an unexpected incident, a young boy was seen walking on a suspended monorail track at Hersheypark in Pennsylvania. The incident occurred near The Boardwalk at Hersheypark, and took place when the monorail was closed.
The boy, who was approximately 100 feet above the ground, was initially urged by spectators to move towards a nearby building. A brave man climbed up to a roof to help the boy, and his actions were captured on video by bystanders.
The boy's actions caused panic among the onlookers, and some expressed concern online after the incident. One TikToker, @Maruo Bekhit, voiced frustration: "Hersheypark, you gotta do better #hersheypark."
Fortunately, the boy was eventually pulled to safety. According to a statement from Hersheypark, he was later reunited with his parents. No information was provided about the outcome of the 40-year-old man who helped the boy.
Investigations into the incident are being carried out by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. The monorail was closed at the time of the incident, and a barricaded turnstile was meant to prevent anyone from accessing the track.
At the time of writing, no comment was received from Hershey Entertainment & Resorts. The young boy's actions have raised questions about the safety measures in place at Hersheypark, and the park has been urged to improve its security.
The incident occurred just after 5 p.m. on Saturday, when the boy was reported missing after becoming separated from his parents. No further details about the incident have been released as of yet.
