An incident at Wild Rivers Water Park in Irvine on Saturday has resulted in the death of a 12-year-old boy, according to reports from local authorities. As KTLA confirmed, the Irvine Police Department and the Orange County Fire Authority were dispatched to the location after receiving an emergency call. The child was transported to a nearby hospital where he later succumbed to his condition.

While complete details of the incident have not been disclosed, Wild Rivers and police officials have conveyed that the event was not associated with drowning or any other water-related activities. Having responded to the call shortly after 11 a.m., as reported by NBC Los Angeles, the nature of the medical emergency has not been specified by responders. The statement issued by the water park emphasized their heartbreak and empathy, asking the community to "keep them in your thoughts and prayers."

The boy, whose identity has not been released, experienced a non-water, but medical-related incident outside a pool, Wild Rivers Waterpark said. The community has been shaken by the tragedy, with CBS News Los Angeles relaying a statement from the park that mentioned their teams' rapid response and the subsequent efforts of emergency services.

The reopened Wild Rivers Water Park, now situated at 10000 Great Park Boulevard since the summer of 2022, has been enveloped in sorrow due to the sudden death, with the park and police confirming that the death did not appear to be water-related. As this story continues to develop, further details are still pending.