Local Water Park Sees Surge of Visitors as Temperatures Soar

Local water park sees surge of visitors as temperatures soar

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — With temperatures reaching highs of 99 degrees in Wilmington on Wednesday, many were looking to cool off on the hottest day of the year so far.  “We’ve been really busy, with the weather, a lot of people are really—you know—hot,” Elena Stubbinges said.  Stubbinges works at Jungle Rapids—an arcade and water park in Wilmington.  Stubbinges says with schools out on summer break, and temperatures soaring this week, the water …

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