A boy was rescued after wandering onto the tracks of the Hersheypark Monorail on Saturday.

The child was reported missing around 5 p.m. after becoming separated from his parents, a spokesperson for the park said in a statement.

The boy was quickly spotted by a guest who helped guide the child to safety after being at the closed station for about 20 minutes before walking along the track.

"While our team was actively searching, the child entered a secured area for the Monorail, which was not in operation. The ride was closed and safeguarded by a chained closure at the entrance and barricaded turnstile at the platform," the spokesperson continued.

John Sampson, the man who helped guide the boy to safety, said he could feel the boy's relief when he got into Sampson's arms.

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