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Body of Missing Paddleboarder Recovered from Rampart Reservoir

The victim was found after an extensive overnight search involving multiple agencies and specialized equipment.

  • The paddleboarder fell into the 62-degree water Saturday afternoon and did not resurface.
  • A dog on the paddleboard managed to swim to shore safely.
  • Colorado Springs Fire Department and Colorado Parks and Wildlife led the recovery efforts.
  • The body was located over 60 feet underwater using sonar and a remote-operated submersible.
  • Authorities urge the public to wear life jackets, citing a high number of water-related deaths in Colorado this year.
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