Sophia had been preparing to start fourth grade at North Side Elementary School in the upcoming school year. A family representative from the Bhutanese Community in Harrisburg (BCH) confirmed her identity in a public statement.

“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,” the BCH said.

In the days following the incident, the community launched a GoFundMe campaign to help support the Subedi family during this devastating time.

The CEO of Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, John Lawn, confirmed the heartbreaking incident in a statement issued the same day. He said lifeguards at The Boardwalk at Hersheypark noticed a child in distress and responded immediately.

“Our lifeguard team performed an immediate rescue, followed by continuous, coordinated life-saving efforts by on-site first responders and