Death investigation underway at Cherry Creek Reservoir
Credit: South Metro Fire Rescue
Multiple agencies are responding to a death investigation at Cherry Creek Reservoir Tuesday afternoon, the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office said, as initially reported by Denver Gazette news partner 9News.
South Metro Fire Rescue responded to Cherry Creek State Park around 3:10 p.m. Sheriff’s deputies and park rangers are also responding.
This is a developing situation. This article will be updated as information is confirmed.
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