Tag: water deaths
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Body matching clothes of missing man found in Arkansas River in southeast Colorado
A body was recovered in the Arkansas River by La Junta just six days after a young man went missing in that area. The Otero County Sheriff’s Office announced the discovery on Tuesday night, noting the body was found at around 6:40 p.m. located 3.14 miles from La Junta’s head gate. Robert Fowler, the county’s…
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Lake Pueblo drowning victim identified as 40-year-old Colorado Springs man
The body of a swimmer who was found in Lake Pueblo State Park Saturday night has been identified as a man from Colorado Springs. Juan Jimenez, 40, drowned after he went swimming in the lake, the Pueblo County Coroner announced Tuesday. Jimenez’ body was recovered after a three-hour search by volunteer divers from the Pueblo County…
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‘Alarming’ spike in water-related deaths reported by Colorado Parks and Wildlife
It’s been an alarming start to the summer outdoor recreation season with water-related deaths already being half of what they were all of last year. While there is no statewide authority that tracks water-related deaths , Colorado Parks and Wildlife has recorded them in recent years. Local authorities handle investigations, but CPW is often asked to assist…