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Wednesday, April 03, 2013  The family of a Schlitterbahn lifeguard killed by a wave generator at the park are taking the second steps in filing a lawsuit.

Friday, March 15, 2013  The family of a Schlitterbahn lifeguard who died in a workplace accident has taken the first step in a wrongful death lawsuit.

Monday, March 11, 2013  He had only been employed as a Schlitterbahn lifeguard for a month but, 20-year-old Nicolas Benavides made such a lasting impression, that it’s been difficult for staff to cope with his death.

Monday, March 11, 2013  According to Valley Baptist Medical Center, the 20-year-old injured in an accident at Schlitterbahn has died.

Friday, March 08, 2013  According to the family of Nicolas Benavides, the 20-year-old Schiltterbahn employee is on life support until his organs can be donated.

Friday, March 08, 2013  A lifeguard injured during an accident at Schlitterbahn on South Padre Island remains hospitalized.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Two construction workers have been hospitalized following an accident at the Schlitterbahn water park on South Padre Island.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  If you're looking for something fun to do this holiday season, why not head to Schlitterbahn Water Park on South Padre Island?  Mike Bigelow from Schlitterbahn was live with Action 4's Hannah Linn on Tuesday morning, talking about what you can expect from the park.

Sunday, November 18, 2012  Restaurant workers at Schlitterbahn Beach Resort on South Padre Island are outraged, saying they are the victims of discrimination.

Friday, August 10, 2012  It was a close call for a teenage girl after she nearly drowned at Schlitterbahn water park on Thursday.

Tuesday, June 28, 2011  Action 4 News has updated the prize list for its Facebook Fan Rewards Program.

Wednesday, June 08, 2011  The summer is here and Action 4 News is providing some relief from the heat!

Tuesday, June 07, 2011  Action 4 News Facebook fans will spend the summer enjoying special prizes such gas cards, Schlitterbahn tickets and even an iPad.

Saturday, August 22, 2009  A Beach clean-up is being held Sunday, August 23rd on South Padre Island at Beach Access #5.

Friday, August 21, 2009  A North Texas man is behind bars on South Padre Island after being arrested for his dog’s heat-related death at a popular water park.