
Fort Collins, CO – A search for a missing paddleboarder at Horsetooth Reservoir has shifted into a recovery mission, authorities confirmed Sunday.
According to the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded Saturday evening after receiving a report of a missing paddleboarder near Satanka Cove. Multiple agencies, including Larimer County Parks, Poudre Fire Authority, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and Larimer County Dive Rescue, assisted in the effort. Authorities said the individual was not wearing a personal flotation device.
Search teams used drones, boats and sonar to comb the area where the paddleboarder was last seen. Despite extensive efforts, crews have been unable to locate the person, prompting the transition to a recovery operation. Officials said Satanka Cove and the surrounding area remain closed during the ongoing response.
The Larimer County Coroner’s Office will release the identity of the individual and determine the cause and manner of death at a later time.
Authorities continue to stress the importance of wearing personal flotation devices when engaging in water activities. Horsetooth Reservoir, a popular recreation spot west of Fort Collins, draws thousands of visitors each year for boating, swimming, and paddleboarding.
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