Kayaker Found Dead, Another Hospitalized After Falling into Chatfield Reservoir
A tragic incident at Chatfield Reservoir resulted in one kayaker's death and another's hospitalization due to serious injuries, with neither wearing a life vest.
- Two kayakers fell into Chatfield Reservoir on Saturday night, leading to a large-scale search and recovery operation.
- One kayaker was found dead on Sunday morning after an overnight search, while the other was hospitalized with serious injuries.
- Neither of the kayakers were wearing life vests at the time of the accident, contributing to the tragedy.
- Water temperatures in the 40s and the absence of life vests likely exacerbated the situation, highlighting the importance of water safety.
- The search involved multiple agencies, including South Metro Fire Rescue, Colorado Parks & Wildlife, and local sheriff's departments, utilizing drones and underwater ROVs.
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