Dollywood, an enduring symbol ofcountry music iconDolly Parton‘s legacy, has recently faced a series of unfortunate events, including a wave of robberies at the theme park.
Renowned for its family-friendly atmosphere and vibrant entertainment, Dollywood is nestled in the picturesque foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
HighlightsA wave of robberies recently hit Dollywood theme park, dedicated to the legacy of country music Dolly PartonA visitor also recently had cardiac arrest at the amusement park after falling off a tube and into a wave poolThe local police department launched an investigation after 11 burglaries were reported
The beloved park, opened to the public in 1986, has seen a series of unsettling incidents in recent times, including a visitor havingcardiac arrestafter falling off a tube and into a wave pool earlier this month.
Dolly Parton remained silent after unsettling incidents recently took place at Dollywood
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After being administered CPR, the guest refused to receive further treatment and left the park.
Dollywood, which has evolved into a premiertourist destination, has also succumbed to a wave of crime in recent weeks.
A visitor recently had a cardiac arrest after falling off a tube and into a wave pool earlier this month
Suspects burglarized 11 cars at Dollywood and then stole a car in thesinger‘s hometown, law enforcement officials said about a week back.
Apolice investigationwas launched to nab the suspects, who were also involved in a carjacking incident that took place in the same area.
The criminal activity prompted mixed reactions from Dollywood’s loyal patrons.
Thomas Rimmer, who holds an annual pass at Dollywood, said he hopes the family-friendly adventure land will increase surveillance and patrolling.
A wave of criminal activity also took over the tourist destination recently, with 11 burglaries
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“You don’t know if you’re going to go back out to the parking lot to find your car window broken into,” he toldWVLT. “I hope they install more cameras, have more security that is patrolling the parking lot.”
“I love having a theme park,” said the country music icon, who is the Dreamer in Chief of the heritage park
The9 to 5singer, who has not directly addressed the recent incidents, has said in the past that the park is her dream come true.
“I love having a theme park,” the Dreamer in Chief of her own heritage park toldUSA Todayin 2023.
All the main attractions at thetourist destinationare a celebration of her illustrious career.
“We try to, as they call it, Dollyize it,” she added with a laugh.Neilas Šurkus
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