Boy seen walking on elevated monorail track at US amusement park, video shows dramatic rescue

According to NBC News, the monorail track stands approximately 20 feet above the ground. The ride was not operational at the time of the incident. In a statement, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts confirmed that the child got separated from his parents before managing to enter a secured area leading to the monorail platform.

“While our team was actively searching, the child entered a secured area for the Monorail,” a company spokesperson said, adding that the ride “was closed and safeguarded by a chained closure at the entrance and a barricaded turnstile at the platform.”

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A bystander saved a boy who was walking along a monorail track at Hershey Park. He was later reunited with his parents unharmed pic.twitter.com/RHBiusjdyK

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The video garnered nearly 9 million views, with several social media users hailing the man for helping the child. The boy did not sustain any injury and was reunited with his family about 20 minutes after being reported missing, Hersheypark officials confirmed, NBC reported.

Many slammed the management for irresponsible conduct. “Hershey park seems to have some safety issues they need to address! How did he even get up there and that far across unnoticed by staff??” a user wrote.

“Real hero move… that could’ve ended tragic but quick thinking saved the kid’s life. Crazy how one stranger’s actions can change a whole family’s story forever,” another user commented.

“props to the random guy saving the kid and not filming and yelling making the situation more stressful for everyone,” a third user reacted.

“We are grateful for the vigilance of our guests and the swift response of our team,” Hershey Entertainment & Resorts said in a statement, adding, “We remain committed to maintaining the highest levels of guest safety throughout Hersheypark.”