The bright, young girl who aspired to be a teacher was in the wave pool at The Boardwalk at Hersheypark when she became "in distress" on Thursday, July 24. A park representative later confirmed that the incident occurred at the wave pool, where 10 dedicated lifeguards were present.

The Dauphin County coroner’s office on Monday night released the cause and manner of death for Sophia Subedi, who died after falling unconscious in the wave pool Thursday night at Hersheypark. She was a member of the Bhutanese community.

Family and friends mourn 8-year-old Sophia Subedi, who tragically drowned at Hershey Park. Her community remembers her joy, smile, and loving spirit.