PUEBLO, Colo. — A relaxing day at Lake Pueblo State Park turned tragic on Saturday afternoon when a 43-year-old woman lost her life in a fatal boating accident. According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), the incident involved a powered watercraft and contact with the engine propeller.
The accident occurred around 4 p.m. near the North Shore at Denver Cove. Emergency crews responded swiftly as the woman was transported to the North Shore Marina, where Pueblo West Firefighters made life-saving efforts in an attempt to revive her. Sadly, those efforts were unsuccessful, and the Pueblo County Coroner pronounced her dead shortly after 5 p.m.
At this time, the victim’s identity has not been released pending notification of family.
Local authorities, along with Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials, are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. As of now, no arrests have been made, and officials have labeled it a tragic accident.
Lake Pueblo State Park, a popular recreation area for boating and water sports, will remain open, but authorities are urging all visitors to exercise heightened caution on the water.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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