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Man dies after inflatable kayak capsizes in Arkansas River
DENVER (KDVR) — A 35-year-old man died after his kayak capsized and he became unconscious in the Arkansas River near Buena Vista on Friday afternoon. Colorado Parks and Wildlife said a call came in to Chaffee County dispatch around 3:15 p.m. after two private boaters in inflatable kayaks capsized their crafts. One kayaker was reportedly able to swim to shore, while the other was unconscious after his kayak capsized. CPW said a bystander in another kayak followed the unconscious man and pulled him to shore above Johnson's Village, where they began CPR and called 911. Littleton man missing since 2024 located in Colorado River nearly full year later Rangers from the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area, Chaffee County EMS, Chaffee County Fire, the Chaffee County Sheriff's Office and CPW arrived on scene, but despite lifesaving efforts, CPW said the resuscitation was unsuccessful and the man was pronounced dead by the Chaffee County Coroner. 'Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of the victim,' said Tom Waters, the recreation area park manager. 'This appears to be a tragic accident.' Waters said both kayakers had appropriate safety equipment for this section of whitewater, including dry suits, personal flotation devices and helmets. The water was 52 degrees, and the river was running at 1,780 cubic feet per second. Waters said people should check conditions by calling the recreation area office before entering the river, or consider using a commercial rafting company if they're unfamiliar with the area or conditions. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
29-05-2025
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Aurora hiker killed after 100 foot fall into creek bottom in Chaffee County
A hiker in Colorado was found dead Tuesday after he fell over 100 feet into a creek bottom near Agnes Vaille Falls. According to the Chaffee County Sheriff's Office, a married couple from Aurora and their juvenile daughter were hiking along the Agnes Vaille Falls trailhead to the falls Tuesday. After reaching the falls, the wife and daughter returned to the trailhead. The father, Ronald Eugene Stamm, decided to continue hiking. Chaffee County Sheriff's Office The sheriff's office said Stamm attempted to climb the cliff face at the falls without equipment and possibly lost his grip. He fell over 100 feet into the creek bottom, where he was found face down about a half mile up the trail. Authorities said Stamm did not survive the fall. He was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Chaffee County Coroner. Chaffee County Search and Rescue North assisted in recovering Stamm's body and bringing him back to the trailhead.
