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Paddleboarder dies on Colorado reservoir, second death in 9 days
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Heather Miller , FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News
· August 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information on this incident, readers can refer to the original report from FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News.
A tragic incident occurred in Colorado, involving a paddleboarder who drowned in a reservoir on Friday. This event marks the second death related to paddleboarding in the same reservoir within a span of nine days. Details of the incident are limited, but it is confirmed that the paddleboarder lost their life while on the water.
The fact that this is the second such incident in a short period of time raises concerns. For more information on this incident, readers can refer to the original report from FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News. Further details may be available from the source, providing a more comprehensive understanding of the events that transpired.
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Published: August 16, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News ·
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