Arlington

Hurricane Harbor employee rescued after almost drowning at Arlington water park

People wade in a pool waiting for the waves to hit in a 2022 archive photo at Hurricane Harbor in Arlington.
People wade in a pool waiting for the waves to hit in a 2022 archive photo at Hurricane Harbor in Arlington. yyossifor@star-telegram.com

An employee at the Hurricane Harbor water park in Arlington was taken to a hospital after nearly drowning in one of the pools at the park, police said.

The emergency call came in about 8:50 p.m. Thursday, after the park was closed to the public for the day, an Arlington police spokesperson said.

The male employee was given CPR and was breathing when he was transported to a hospital.

Police respond to drowning calls to make sure there is nothing suspicious or criminal, the spokesperson said, and in this case the call was determined to be accidental or medical.

Amy McDaniel
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Amy McDaniel edits stories about criminal justice, breaking news and education for the Star-Telegram.
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