FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
September 13, 2005
Buccaneer State Park Closed
JACKSON - Due to damages from Hurricane Katrina, Buccaneer State Park in
Waveland is closed until further notice, according to the Mississippi
Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks.
"The park suffered massive damages from both storm surge and wind," State
Parks Director Bill Pope said. "We are not sure when the park will reopen."
Buccaneer State Park housed a water park facility along with camping pads,
cabins, and other amenities. The extent of the damage and the cost of
cleanup are yet to be determined, however, Department officials assure the
public that the park will reopen.
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