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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Swimmer drowns despite lifesaving efforts at Lake Pueblo
(PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo.) — A man is dead after jumping into the water at Lake Pueblo without a life jacket on Saturday, June 7, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW). CPW reported that rangers responded to a 911 call of CPR in progress at Rock Creek Cove around 2 p.m. on Saturday. Reports had indicated that a group was swimming and water skiing in the cove when one of them jumped into the water, saying he was hot. Soon after, he was seen floating unconscious. A nearby boater put the man's body in his boat and administered CPR before calling 911. CPW rangers arrived and continued CPR while taking the boat back to the North Boat Ramp. A Flight for Life helicopter landed at the park, but the man could not be saved. 'This death is under investigation, but it appears to be a tragic accident,' said Lake Pueblo Park Manager Joe Stadterman. 'We offer our condolences to the family and friends of this victim.' This comes just a week after a boater was found dead after his boat capsized. Stadterman said that the death is 'especially troubling' after all of the efforts by his team to raise awareness of water safety in the area. RELATED STORY: Missing boater who launched 23-hour search on Lake Pueblo identified by coroner 'This is yet another heartbreaking loss of life,' he said. 'It underscores the message we have been stressing to recreate responsibly and to wear life preservers when on or near the water. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
2 days ago
- CBS News
Swimmer dies in Colorado after jumping into water at Lake Pueblo State Park to cool off
According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, a man died Saturday after jumping into the water at Lake Pueblo State Park. CPW said a group of people were swimming and skiing in Rock Creek Cove around 2 p.m. when a man in the group jumped into the water to cool off. Authorities said he was not wearing a life vest. Soon after, the group said they saw the man floating unconscious. A nearby boater assisted the group in pulling the man into the boat and starting CPR, then called 911. Rangers arrived within six minutes, and one ranger jumped into the boat to take over CPR. They continued lifesaving efforts as the boat headed to the North Boat Ramp, but were unable to revive him. Officials said a Flight for Life helicopter landed at the park, but the man was already deceased. The Pueblo County Coroner is investigating the man's official cause of death. Lake Pueblo Park Manager Joe Stadterman said the death "appears to be a tragic accident" and encouraged park visitors to wear life preservers on the water. This is the third person to die at the lake in the last two months. In May, a man drowned near Sailboard Beach when he tried to help four children swimming in rough waters. A boating accident at the lake in May claimed the life of an angler when their boat capsized. Officials said neither victim was wearing a life vest at the time. "This is yet another heartbreaking loss of life," said Stadterman. "It underscores the message we have been stressing to recreate responsibly and to wear life preservers when on or near the water."
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
CPW investigates third apparent drowning at Lake Pueblo in less than a month
CPW is investigating a third apparent drowning at Lake Pueblo State Park in less than a month. CPW rangers responded at 2:11 p.m. June 7 to a report of an unconscious man who had allegedly jumped into Rock Creek Cove because "they were hot," according to witnesses. Nearby witnesses who were swimming and skiing soon saw the man floating unconscious, and with the help of a nearby boater, pulled the man into the boat and began CPR before calling 911. CPW rangers arrived within six minutes, and one of the rangers jumped into the boat transporting the victim and took over CPR. The boat drove to the North Boat Ramp, where CPR continued. A Flight for Life helicopter landed at the park, but the victim was already deceased. The Pueblo County Coroner is investigating the official cause of death. The victim was not wearing a life jacket, according to a press release. 'This death is under investigation, but it appears to be a tragic accident,' said Lake Pueblo Park Manager Joe Stadterman, according to the release. 'We offer our condolences to the family and friends of this victim.' Stadterman said in the release that the death is especially troubling given all the efforts by his team to raise awareness of water safety with park guests. CPW officers installed two life-jacket loaner stations at Lake Pueblo State Park where lake users can borrow a life jacket for free. The stations are located at the South Fishing and Sailboard areas. 'This is yet another heartbreaking loss of life,' he said. 'It underscores the message we have been stressing to recreate responsibly and to wear life preservers when on or near the water." This is the third apparent drowning in under a month at Lake Pueblo. Derrick Lee Vigil, 28, drowned when his fishing boat capsized at Lake Pueblo on May 30, according to the Pueblo County Coroner's Office. On May 14, Manuel DeJesus Villanueva Miranda, 53, died after he went into the lake to help his two children and their friends as they struggled to swim in rough waters. None of the victims were wearing life jackets at the time of their apparent drownings. Wear a life jacket. Put a whistle on your jacket so you can call for help. Be aware of your surroundings — the water gets deep quickly. Be aware of the weather, high winds and storms can come up fast. Check your boat and all required boating safety gear. Avoid boating alone and tell someone where you are going and when you will return. Boat sober. Alcohol use is the leading contributing factor in recreational boating deaths. Know that stand-up paddleboards are considered vessels in Colorado and require a life jacket on board at all times. Protect yourself from the dangers of cold water immersion and shock. Regardless of your age or experience level, cold water can quickly create a drowning emergency. More on Lake Pueblo water safety: Colorado Parks and Wildlife urges water safety at Lake Pueblo this summer Questions, comments, or story tips? Contact Justin at jreutterma@ Follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, @jayreutter1. Support local news, subscribe to the Pueblo Chieftain at This article originally appeared on The Pueblo Chieftain: CPW investigating apparent drowning at Lake Pueblo, the third in 3 weeks
CBS News
15-05-2025
- CBS News
Man drowns in Colorado lake while attempting to help children in rough water
A man drowned in a Colorado lake Wednesday when he tried to help four children swimming in rough waters. According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the 53-year-old was on Sailboard Beach at Lake Pueblo State Park yesterday afternoon when his children and their friends went into rough water. Park visitors said they saw the man go under the water and went to pull him out, while others called rangers for help. Colorado Parks and Wildlife The park rangers arrived on the scene within minutes. Authorities said witnesses, park staff, and medical personnel all assisted with CPR for around 40 minutes, but were unable to revive him. His body was turned over to the Pueblo County Coroner's Office for identification and to officially determine his cause of death. Officials said the children are safely with their respective guardians. CPW said the man was not wearing a life jacket, and the water temperature was in the upper 50s. They encouraged anyone planning to go into the water or out on a watercraft to wear life jackets and be aware of the dangers of cold water shock. "Water below 68 degrees Fahrenheit is dangerous. Sudden immersion in cold water can cause gasping, inhalation of water and hypothermia, resulting in unconsciousness or swimming failure as muscles become numb," said CPW. They also encouraged swimmers to check river flows, as heavy rain or snow melting in the mountains can cause water levels to rise quickly.
