KANSAS CITY —A young girl hospitalized after she was pulled from a pool at Oceans of Fun has died.
According to a statement from Cedar Fair Entertainment, the company that owns and operates amusement parks nationwide including Ocean and Worlds of Fun in Kansas City, "On July 5, Oceans of Fun aquatics and safety (EMT) staff, as well as the Kansas City Fire Department, responded to and cared for a young female guest in distress. We are deeply saddened to learn of her passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family during this difficult time.
Just before 7p.m. on July 5, a lifeguard responded to a young female guest in distress in the Coconut Cove pool, according to a statement from the park.
The lifeguard pulled her from the water and the park’s EMS began administering CPR.
The Kansas City Fire Department arrived and continued caring for her and transported her to Children's Mercy. Law enforcement officials said the girl was younger than 10 years old, according to KCTV.