Cowabunga Bay employee exposed to chemicals, prompting hazmat response
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — An employee at a local waterpark was reportedly exposed to chemicals Friday morning, prompting a hazmat response and delayed opening of the park.
The incident happened at Cowabunga Bay, which is located in the 900 block of West Galleria Drive near Gibson Road.
Cowabunga Bay said the incident involved the handling of pool-related chemicals. When the incident occurred, the waterpark was closed to the public and the facility delayed the opening while the incident was resolved.
The Henderson Fire Department said the employee was taken to a nearby hospital in stable condition.
HFD's Hazardous Materials Team stayed on site for a short time to ensure the area was safe before operations resumed.
As of 12:40 p.m., Cowabunga Bay was fully opened and announced that the planned 21+ event for Friday evening would proceed as planned.
'The safety and well-being of our team members and guests is our top priority,' a representative of the waterpark said in a statement.
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LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — An employee at a local waterpark was reportedly exposed to chemicals Friday morning, prompting a hazmat response and delayed opening of the park. The incident happened at Cowabunga Bay, which is located in the 900 block of West Galleria Drive near Gibson Road. Cowabunga Bay said the incident involved the handling of pool-related chemicals. When the incident occurred, the waterpark was closed to the public and the facility delayed the opening while the incident was resolved. The Henderson Fire Department said the employee was taken to a nearby hospital in stable condition. HFD's Hazardous Materials Team stayed on site for a short time to ensure the area was safe before operations resumed. As of 12:40 p.m., Cowabunga Bay was fully opened and announced that the planned 21+ event for Friday evening would proceed as planned. 'The safety and well-being of our team members and guests is our top priority,' a representative of the waterpark said in a statement. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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