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Posted: January 31, 2008
Updated: February 4, 2008

Public Sex Forces Jordan Lake Trail to Close

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Pittsboro, N.C. — Couples having sex in public has forced the state to close part of a trail at Jordan Lake.

A mile of Indian Creek Trail, located off N.C. Highway 751 in Chatham County, will close Friday, according to the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission.

The trail leads to an observation deck often used by bird watchers. But state parks officials said they have been getting an increasing number of complaints about nudity, solicitation and harassment in recent months.

Security cameras aren't an option to discourage the behavior, officials said, because there's too much ground to cover.

Officials are looking at alternative spots for an observation platform in the Indian Creek area.

RELATED TOPICS: Jordan Lake, Chatham County

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"Who'd want to get down to bidness in this cold weather?!"

I agree. Sounds like park officials simply mistook some people huddling for warmth. :-)
Click to view my profile Leonardo
February 1, 2008 6:28 p.m.
Let the SHP patrol that area.
lizard
February 1, 2008 5:18 p.m.
I find it profoundly hard to believe that someone could equate humans to dogs in this regard.
Click to view my profile Hokie 94
February 1, 2008 4:40 p.m.
"Officials are looking at alternative spots for an observation platform in the Indian Creek area."

Well, they just told the nudies where to go next. sigh

Praying for all.

God bless.

Rev. RB
Click to view my profile Spirit Warrior Woman - Rev. RB
February 1, 2008 4:19 p.m.
I guess my post got censored. It's okay to talk about other people having sex in public, just as long as you don't admit to doing it yourself. We're all human and have done stupid things in the past. It's just that now people will have to find a new place to do it. If you make it idiot proof, they'll make a better idiot.
Click to view my profile Dazd N Confused
February 1, 2008 3:41 p.m.
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