Authorities searched Sunday for the physique of a 29-year-old man who disappeared within the Cherry Creek Reservoir Saturday.
The person, who has not been publicly recognized, was on a tube being pulled behind a ship when he “grew to become separated from the tube” and went lacking within the water round 6:45 p.m., in line with Colorado Parks and Wildlife spokesman Jason Clay.
The person was not carrying a life jacket. Authorities instantly looked for the person Saturday, utilizing sonar and boats, however had been unable to search out him. After 90 minutes, the rescue operation grew to become a physique restoration operation.
The restoration crews searched till 4 a.m. Sunday however didn’t discover the person’s physique. The trouble will start once more Sunday at 10 a.m. and reservoir will probably be closed to boating whereas the search is ongoing. The remainder of the park stays open.
The person’s presumed loss of life can be the second drowning in Colorado this yr, Clay stated in a information launch. A 24-year-old man drowned on Jan. 26 at Chipeta Lake south of Montrose.
The state noticed 22 drownings in 2021, and 34 in 2020.
UPDATE: Sadly rescuers had been unable to find the lacking particular person. The restoration operation has been turned over to State Parks. Thanks to Arapahoe Sheriff for aiding. @CPW_NE pic.twitter.com/szegfRHl5K
— South Metro Hearth Rescue (@SouthMetroPIO) May 8, 2022
