9-Year-Old GirlA family trip to Hersheypark turned tragic when 9-year-old Sophia Subedi of Harrisburg drowned in the Boardwalk wave pool on July 24. Emergency responders arrived quickly, but she could not be revived. The Dauphin County Coroner’s Office confirmed her cause of death as accidental freshwater drowning.
Sophia’s passing has deeply affected the Bhutanese Community of Harrisburg, where she was known for her kindness and bright spirit. The community organization released a heartfelt tribute, describing the loss as devastating. Sophia had recently completed third grade and was remembered as a joyful child who loved reading, music, and helping others.Drowns at Hersheypark — Community Mourns
