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Eleven Mile Reservoir news
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The gist
A 28-year-old man's body was recovered from Eleven Mile Reservoir after a paddleboard fall. It's the second drowning there in nine days, prompting safety warnings.
Background
Eleven Mile Reservoir in Park County, Colorado, has seen two drowning deaths in nine days. The latest incident involved two men who fell off a paddleboard; one was rescued, the other's body was found by sonar. The Park County Sheriff's Office is urging water safety after these tragedies.
How it unfolded
- Aug 14, 2026 (Friday)Two men fell off a paddleboard at Eleven Mile Reservoir; one was rescued, the other went missing.
- Aug 14, 2026 22:00Search teams located the missing man's body by sonar and recovered it shortly after.
- Aug 15, 2026Officials confirmed the death and noted it was the second drowning at the reservoir in nine days.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Park County Sheriff's Office expressed condolences and urged water safety, noting the impact on bystanders and first responders.