Fort Collins, CO – Larimer County officials are continuing search and recovery operations after a man went missing while kayaking at Carter Lake on Thursday evening.
According to the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office, a 911 call came in just after 5 p.m. on September 11, 2025, reporting a man in distress in the water. The caller said the man was near a kayak but was not wearing a personal flotation device. Responders later located the kayak, but the man was not found.
An off-duty firefighter from the Loveland Fire Rescue Authority began the search, joined by Larimer County Natural Resources Rangers, sheriff’s deputies, Emergency Services, and the Berthoud Fire Protection District dive team. Despite immediate efforts, the individual was not located.
Officials confirmed that Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s Marine Evidence Recovery Team is now assisting. The search area includes the section of Carter Lake south of Dam 1, which has been closed to the public during operations. Authorities stated the search has now shifted to a recovery mission.
Residents and visitors are asked to avoid the area while crews continue working. Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact LCSO Investigator Ryan Gebhardt at (970) 498-5586.
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