‘Extremely painful’: Wave pool closes after kids report feeling electrical shocks in the water

Wave pool at 'Splash in the Boro!' closed after patrons report 'electric shock'

Splash in the Boro's wave pool is closed indefinitely after swimmers reported electrical shocks. Officials and experts are investigating to ensure public safety

Electric shock incident at Statesboro's Splash in the Boro

STATESBORO, Ga. (WJBF) - On Monday, May 26th several people at Splash in the Boro Water park in Statesboro reported feeling an electric shock in the wave pool. Out of an abundance of caution, the wave pool was closed for the remainder of the day pending a professional safety assessment. EMS evaluated five people and cleared everyone on scene; no individuals required trips to the hospital. The Statesboro Fire Department (SFD) was dispatched to in…

‘Extremely painful’: Wave pool closes after kids report feeling electrical shocks in the water

Swimmers reported feeling an electric shock over the holiday weekend while they were at a Statesboro water park.

Inspection of Wave Pool at Splash in the Boro finds no electrical issues, but pool will remain closed

The Wave Pool attraction at Splash in the Boro Waterpark will remain closed until further notice following its closure Monday afternoon after several guests reported to a lifeguard feeling a potential "electric shock" while in the water.