A 9-year-old child died on Thursday after visiting Hersheypark’s water park in Hershey, Pennsylvania, according to the company.

Officials said lifeguards attempted life-saving efforts after noticing the child was in distress at The Boardwalk, the park’s themed water attraction.

“Tonight, a nine-year-old guest was tragically lost at The Boardwalk at Hersheypark,” Hershey Entertainment & Resorts CEO John Lawn said in a statement.

The child was transported to Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and was pronounced dead. (Getty Images)

He said that the safety of guests has always been the highest priority.

“To every family who visits Hersheypark, please know this: your safety and well-being drive every decision we make,” Lawn said. “We will thoroughly investigate this tragedy and honor the memory of this young guest by continuing our focus on ensuring the safety of our guests at Hersheypark.”