The BSR Surf Resort in Waco, Texas has temporarily shut its doors after a surfer from New Jersey died as a result of complications from Naegleria fowleri, which is often referred to as a “brain-eating amoeba.”

Twenty-nine-year-old Fabrizio “Fab” Stabile passed away at the Atlantic City Medical Center on Friday, September 21 after a brief fight with the bug. Stabile had previously been surfing in the pool — but it is unknown at this time whether he contracted Naegleria Fowleri from the water in the Waco facility.

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) is currently investigating the case and BSR has voluntarily ceased operation until conclusive results are available.

Naegleria Fowleri is especially dangerous, proving fatal 97 percent of the time according to the CDC. The organizations statistics indicate that since 1962 there have been 143 confirmed cases, of which only four people survived.

The amoeba is typically found in fresh water, especially warmer water such as lakes, rivers and hot springs. Initial symptoms typically in include headache, fever, nausea or vomiting. As the diseases continues to attack the body it can lead to a stiff neck, confusion, lack of attention to people and surroundings, loss of balance, seizures and hallucinations. The CDC notes that, on average, death occurs within one to 18 days of initial symptoms.

“A small CDC team collected samples for Naegleria Fowleri testing and will be working with the health department on recommendations to provide the facility on how to reduce potential exposures,” reported CDC spokesperson Candice Burns Hoffmann in the Waco Tribune-Herald. “Preliminary testing results should be ready later next week.”

The testing is expected to conclude in early October.

“Our hearts and prayers are with his family, friends, and the New Jersey surf community during this difficult time,” BSR Cable Park owner Stuart E. Parsons Jr told the Waco Tribune-Herald. “BSR Surf Resort operates a state-of-the-art artificial man-made wave. We are in compliance with the CDC guidelines and recommendations concerning Naegleria fowleri.”

Stabile’s obituary remembers him as “an avid outdoorsman. He loved snowboarding, surfing, and anything to do with friends and family. Overall, he had a keen love for fishing.”

A memorial service was held for him on September 26.