Child’s body recovered after boat capsizes in Colorado
The body of a minor was recovered from the Colorado River on Saturday, after the boat that he was on capsized, according to a news release from the Eagle County Sheriff’s Office.
First responders were dispatched to the Colorado River between Burns and McCoy at approximately 11:00 a.m., after being notified that a boat capsized. They were informed that a child was separated from their family member in the accident.
A full-scale rescue operation was immediately initiated.
“In a cooperative effort, responders were able to recover a minor from the river who was not responsive to CPR efforts,” the release said,
According to officials, the minor was wearing a personal floatation device at the time of the accident.
No further information has been made available at this time.
Condolences go out to those affected by this death.
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