A bystander was praised after rescuing a young boy who wandered onto the elevated Capital BlueCross Monorail track at Hersheypark, Pennsylvania.
The incident happened on Saturday when the child was reported missing around 5 pm after becoming separated from his parents.
According to Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, the Monorail ride was closed at the time, with its entrance secured by a chain and barricaded turnstile. Despite this, the boy accessed the track, which stands more than 20 feet above ground.
Footage posted online shows the child walking along the track while distressed onlookers tried to direct him. Some shouted “Keep walking!” while others urged him to stop when he looked disoriented.
A man in a green hat then took decisive action. Climbing onto the roof of a nearby structure, he launched himself onto the Monorail and carefully picked up the child. Applause and cheers erupted as he carried the boy to safety.
Hersheypark staff, already searching for the missing child, responded immediately once he was spotted on the track. The boy was unharmed and reunited with his family about 20 minutes after being reported missing.
In a statement, the company said: “We are grateful for the vigilance of our guests and the swift response of our team, and we remain committed to maintaining the highest levels of guest safety throughout Hersheypark.”
The rescue has since gone viral, sparking conversations about child safety at amusement parks and the importance of quick-thinking actions by both staff and visitors.
