Search and rescue underway for possible drowning victims in Colorado

Search and rescue operations for two missing swimmers are currently underway at a popular beach area in Colorado.

According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, rangers are searching for two possible drowning victims at Lake Pueblo State Park off Sailboard Road. The search area is on the north side of the lake just west of the dam.

The call for the help came in at 1:15 p.m. on Friday, and rangers began searching the water for the two missing swimmers within just a matter of minutes.

This is a developing story. More information will be added as it becomes available.

Lake Pueblo is located in Pueblo County. Here’s a look at where it’s located on the map.

Lake Pueblo State Park. Photo Credit: Parker Seibold, The Gazette
Lake Pueblo State Park. Photo Credit: Parker Seibold, The Gazette

Search and rescue underway for possible drowning victims in Colorado


Search and rescue underway for possible drowning victims in Colorado


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LAKE PUEBLO UPDATE: Search & rescue efforts continue @LakePuebloSP for 2 missing SWIMMERS at the Sailboard Road beach access. A call for help came in at 1:15 p.m. and @COParksWildlife rangers were on the scene in a boat in minutes. Rangers quickly learned of 2nd victim. (2 of 2) pic.twitter.com/d26nK4knXm — CPW SE Region (@CPW_SE) […]

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