A Guilford County man has died of 'brain-eating amoeba' from swimming at Fantasy Lake Water Park in Cumberland County, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) confirmed Thursday.
The family's attorney says Eddie Gray's death was "tragic and untimely."
"Our sympathies are with the family and loved ones," said State Epidemiologist Zack Moore, M.D.
"People should be aware that this organism is present in warm freshwater lakes, rivers and hot springs across North Carolina, so be mindful as you swim or enjoy water sports."