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Bodies of Paddleboarder and Dog Recovered After Storm Capsizes Group at Eleven Mile Reservoir

Colorado Parks and Wildlife led an 11-hour search ending in recovery of the paddleboarder’s body alongside the dog following a sudden wind gust

LAKE GEORGE - APRIL 28, 2014: Mike Harvey of Salida paddles the shallows of Eleven Mile Reservoir in pursuit of carp on his Badfish "Badfisher" stand-up paddle (SUP) board last week. The swift and stealthy SUP is an ideal platform for sight-fishing and quietly covering lots of water. (Photo By Scott Willoughby / The Denver Post)
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Overview

  • CPW’s marine evidence recovery team, Harstel Fire and the Park County Sheriff’s Office located the missing paddleboarder and his dog late Friday after an 11-hour underwater search.
  • The three paddleboarders were swept into the reservoir around 1 p.m. Friday when a sudden wind storm capsized their boards.
  • Two companions survived by wearing life jackets and using tethers, while the missing paddleboarder lacked both safety measures.
  • The Park County Coroner’s Office will formally identify the victim and release his name.
  • Officials urged water recreationists to wear life jackets and check weather forecasts before heading to Eleven Mile Reservoir, which is prone to rapid weather changes.