Wayne County spokesman: 'Nothing we can do' regarding deaths at Busco Beach
The drowning death Sunday evening of a 46-year-old man marked the second time in nine days that someone died at the Busco Beach ATV Park outside Goldsboro.
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Amber and Jimmy Pierce, who have owned the park since 2012, declined to comment Monday about the deaths, referring all questions to their attorney, who didn't respond to a request for comment about the safety regulations the park follows.
Busco Beach posts signs saying ATV riders are required to wear U.S. Department of Transportation-approved helmets. Other signs warn visitors that they ride and swim at their own risk.
The park also hires off-duty sheriff's deputies on weekends and requires all guests 18 and older to sign liability waivers.
"Unfortunately, ATV riding is inherently dangerous. It's a dangerous activity," county spokesman Joel Gillie said. "As long as people are following the rules, following the laws, there's nothing we can do."
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