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Bomb Scare at Florida Water Park Ends Safely
16 Jul
Summary
- Water park received anonymous bomb threat via phone call Tuesday.
- Police searched the property but found no explosives.
- The park reopened the following morning after the scare.
Rapids Water Park in Riviera Beach, Florida, experienced a temporary closure on Tuesday, July 14, following a phoned-in bomb threat.
An anonymous caller reportedly stated, "You are all going to f---ing die. There's a bomb on the property," to an administrative employee around 12:15 p.m. local time. Park guests were quickly evacuated, with many expressing shock and fear.
Riviera Beach Police arrived on the scene and conducted an extensive search of the entire property. By 3:30 p.m., authorities confirmed that no explosives were found, and the park was cleared.
The water park remained closed for the rest of Tuesday, with visitors permitted to collect their personal items. Rapids Water Park announced its reopening on Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. local time.
The investigation into the origin of the threat is ongoing, and law enforcement has stated that further information will be released as it becomes available. The park has affirmed its full cooperation with the police department.
