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.