Child Rushed To Hospital In Serious Condition After Medical Emergency At Sahara Sam's Water Park In West Berlin, Police Say
WEST BERLIN, N.J. (CBS) -- Shortly before 8 p.m. Tuesday, first responders rushed to Sahara Sam's Oasis Outdoor and Indoor Water Park in West Berlin for a medical emergency involving a young child. Medics transported the child to Virtua Voorhees in serious condition.
There is no word on how old the victim is.
Chopper 3 was overhead Tuesday night, showing an outdoor pool being evacuated shortly after the medical emergency.
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Children gathered outside of the pool and by 9 p.m., chaperones had gathered in the rear of the water park and helped load children on buses as first responders remained at the facility.
The Camden County Prosecutor's Office is on scene investigating.
This statement just released to exec producer @juliepearl2645 regarding situation at @SaharaSams. Still no specific details on what actually happened. pic.twitter.com/LeBOSKOGP3
— Greg Argos (@GregArgosCBS3) July 31, 2019
Sahara Sam's sent Eyewitness News a statement regarding the statement, reading:
"We are deeply saddened by the incident, which occurred during a private event, and our prayers are with the family and friends at this difficult time. We are completing a thorough review of the incident and are working with authorities."
Stay with CBSPhilly.com for updates on this developing story.