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CBS News
a day ago
- Health
- CBS News
Colorado health officials warn of fish contaminated with PFAS or "forever chemicals" in popular lakes
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is warning people to limit the number of locally caught fish they consume from popular Colorado lakes like Chatfield Reservoir in Littleton, Barr Lake near Brighton, and Runyon Lake near Pueblo. These lakes have all been flagged for high levels of PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals." Colorado Parks and Wildlife assisted with the study of the chemical levels in fish and told CBS Colorado, it was "so anglers can make informed health decisions for their families," and that there will be signs detailing the advisories placed at the three bodies of water in the coming week. But that didn't help people who were out enjoying the water Saturday. "We ate one not that long ago. So, I would have loved to have known that, then I might have just thrown it back," said Mark McClellan, who frequently fishes at Chatfield Reservoir. Mark McClellan, who fishes at Chatfield Reservoir and often eats what he catches, says he'll reduce the amount of wild-caught fish he eats after findings from Colorado health officials about chemicals found in fishes at popular lakes throughout the state. CBS While some catch and release, McClellan says he typically eats what he catches, and was surprised to hear the fish in the water could contain forever chemicals, which, if exposed to long-term, can cause an increased risk of certain cancers and chronic diseases. According to the state health department's interactive map showing contamination in Colorado lakes, they advise the general public not to eat more than one serving a month of smallmouth bass from Chatfield Reservoir and two servings of walleye. "Walleye is probably the best-eating ones out of here, though," said McClellan. "So that's unfortunate, but I guess I need to limit it." Israel Lopez and his dad are also regulars at Chatfield. They don't typically eat the fish, but he was alarmed to find some were contaminated. "Kind of like, whoa," Lopez said. "I didn't know there were all those chemicals out here in the water." Israel Lopez was alarmed to learn about health warnings from Colorado officials about chemicals detected in fish in several popular lakes throughout the state. CBS Still, the information won't deter him from coming to Chatfield to fish and do what he loves. "Once you catch a fish, when you have them on, you just get this adrenaline rush," Lopez said. "Because you don't always know what you're going to bring up, you know what I mean, how big it is, how heavy. That's why I love it." When asked if they've considered closing any of the popular fishing spots, the state health department told CBS News Colorado, "our focus is on providing people with information so they can enjoy all that Colorado has to offer while reducing their exposure to things that could have negative health effects. The vast majority of our fish advisories don't recommend never eating the fish; instead they recommend limiting the amount of certain fish that you do eat."
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
CPW searches for missing boater at Lake Pueblo
(PUEBLO, Colo.) — The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Southeast Region (CPW SE Region) reported that crews are conducting a recovery operation for a missing boater at Lake Pueblo State Park on Saturday, May 31, around 2:30 p.m. This event takes place two weeks after a man drowned at Lake Pueblo while rescuing kids from the water. RELATED STORY: Coroner identifies man who died at Lake Pueblo The CPW SE Region Public Information Officer will be holding a press conference at the scene, and FOX21 News will update this article with more information when it is available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
6 days ago
- General
- CBS News
Colorado man arrested, accused of kidnapping, sexual assault, more after nearly 30-mile chase
A Fort Collins man was arrested after allegedly leading deputies on a chase that spanned several Colorado communities. The chase stemmed from an alleged carjacking, kidnapping, and sexual assault of a woman. Shane McSwane, 28, of Fort Collins, is accused of carjacking a woman in Aurora late Sunday night and taking that car 140 miles south to Colorado City to rob a Circle K. The woman's mother called the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office and told dispatchers her daughter was kidnapped and that her cell phone's location could be tracked. A deputy on Interstate 25 saw the vehicle going northbound near Pueblo Boulevard and tried to stop McSwane, who turned around and fled southbound in a "dangerous high-speed pursuit" on I-25, according to the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office, before entering Huerfano County, allegedly crossing the highway median several times. Huerfano County deputies deployed spike strips onto the highway, which popped the tires, but McSwane continued for a few more miles, according to the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office, whose deputies eventually performed a PIT maneuver as Huerfano County deputies boxed the vehicle in. A map shows the route a kidnapping, robbery, and sexual assault suspect took while he allegedly committed a string of crimes down Colorado's Front Range. CBS Deputies stopped the car near Walsenburg and got McSwane out at gunpoint and taken into custody without further incident, according to the sheriff's office. The woman, who was uninjured, told deputies she was carjacked in Aurora about four hours earlier after McSwane allegedly forced himself into her car, threatened her, and, while driving, touched her inappropriately and made her touch him as well. She went on to tell investigators that McSwane threatened to shoot a gas station clerk in Colorado City if she didn't give him a lighter. That clerk was also uninjured. Shane McSwane Pueblo County Sheriff's Office McSwane now faces charges of second-degree kidnapping, two counts of aggravated robbery, unlawful sexual contact, second-degree motor vehicle theft, two counts of menacing with a deadly weapon, felony vehicular eluding, reckless driving, and driving under restraint and could face additional charges, the sheriff's office said. "I want to commend our deputies as well as the Huerfano County Sheriff's Office for their swift, professional, and courageous actions during this highly dangerous situation. Their decisive response saved this victim's life," Pueblo County Sheriff David J. Lucero said in a statement. "We are thankful this ended without harm to the victim and the public." McSwane was booked into the Pueblo County Jail and is due in court Tuesday afternoon. Court records show he has a criminal history going back to 2010 for charges including drugs, escape from custody, theft, domestic violence, public indecency, harassment, and more in Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Denver, El Paso, Jefferson, Larimer, and now Pueblo counties.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Veterans in SoCo gather to recognize Memorial Day
(PUEBLO, Colo.) — Every year on the last Monday in May, flags fly at half-staff, and we gather to refresh our perspective and remember those who have served our country. From Colorado Springs to Pueblo and our nation's capital, people across America marked Memorial Day. For some, Memorial Day may mean a yearly barbeque, picnic or another day off. But what does it mean to those who have fought for our country? The ones who stormed the beaches in Normandy or climbed the mountains in Afghanistan? One veteran said it's to remember those who fought and are not here today. 'We're here to memorialize every single man, woman, and child that has been lost due to conflict,' said Travis Baker, the District Five Commander at the VFW in El Paso County. Thomas Medina from Pueblo remembered his time in the Marines on Memorial Day as he spoke to folks who gathered under the Veterans Bridge at the Pueblo Riverwalk. He remembered his father who also served in the Marines and went to Vietnam. 'My dad was very proud of his service, but he was also, it wounded him very deeply,' Medina said. But Medina also reflected on his own time serving, and the men and women he stood by during his time in active duty. 'I also remember the Marines that were killed in action, that served with me,' Medina said. Baker aims to not only make Memorial Day the one time where people reflect on those who lost their lives protecting our country. 'I've lost people on Christmas Day, I've lost people on Thanksgiving Day in Iraq and Afghanistan… It's not a holiday for me, every day is Remembrance Day,' Baker said. Ceremonies were held across Southern Colorado–in Teller County, veterans from the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars hosted a ceremony at Woodland Park Cemetery to honor the men and women who sacrificed their lives in service to our country. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Yahoo
CBI investigating after body found in burning car
(PUEBLO, Colo.) — The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has launched an investigation after a body was found in a burning car south of Pueblo overnight on Monday, May 26. According to CBI, on Monday, just after 1 a.m., a passerby alerted 911 to a car fully engulfed in flames on the west side of the frontage road parallel to I-25 between South Gate and Stem Beach. The Pueblo Fire Department responded and extinguished the fire. Upon further inspection, firefighters found a body inside the vehicle. Colorado State Patrol and the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control responded to assist. CBI was called in to process the scene and has taken the lead in the investigation. The Pueblo County Coroner to determine the cause and manner of death, along with identification of the victim. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
