A 12-year-old boy has tragically passed away after experiencing a medical emergency at Wild Rivers water park in Irvine, California, leaving the community in mourning and the investigation underway.
In a heart-wrenching incident, a 12-year-old boy succumbed to a medical emergency at Wild Rivers water park in Irvine, California, on Saturday afternoon, June 22. Authorities were swiftly dispatched to the scene after reports of a child in need of urgent assistance. Paramedics transported the boy to a local hospital, but despite their best efforts, he sadly passed away.
The Irvine Police Department, who are handling the investigation, have confirmed that the incident does not appear to be water-related. A spokesperson for Wild Waters, where Wild Rivers is located, has expressed deep sorrow and confirmed that the boy experienced a "non-water, but medical related incident" outside one of the pools.
Tragedy at California Water Park: 12-Year-Old Boy Dies After Medical Incident
"We are deeply saddened to share that an incident occurred today at Wild Rivers. A 12-year-old boy experienced a non-water, but medical related incident outside one of our pools," the spokesperson said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "Despite the swift response from our team and emergency services, he sadly passed away later at the hospital."
The spokesperson extended the park's heartfelt condolences to the boy's family and loved ones during this extremely difficult time. "Our hearts go out to the boy's family and loved ones during this difficult time. We ask that you keep them in your thoughts and prayers," the spokesperson stated.
Tragedy at California Water Park: 12-Year-Old Boy Dies After Medical Incident
Wild Rivers water park, which is situated in Orange County, is renowned as California's premier water park and boasts a wide array of attractions, including 20 water slides, a wave pool, and a lazy river. The park first opened its doors in July 1986 and underwent an expansion before reopening in 2022.
Local authorities have declined to provide further details about the incident as the investigation is ongoing. The tragic event has cast a pall over the community and sparked an outpouring of sympathy and support for the boy's family and friends.
Tragedy at California Water Park: 12-Year-Old Boy Dies After Medical Incident
As the investigation continues, the exact cause of the medical emergency remains unknown. Wild Rivers water park has expressed its commitment to cooperating fully with the authorities to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident and prevent similar tragedies in the future.
