DENVER (KDVR) -- Colorado Parks and Wildlife are investigating a possible drowning in Steamboat Lake State Park that happened Saturday.
Park rangers responded just after 3 p.m. on Saturday to a call about an overturned watercraft in the lake, according to a CPW press release. The rangers found a "bellyboat," a U-shaped inflatable tube used for fishing, upside down in the water.
FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inboxWhile investigating, they found a submerged person "secured to the bellyboat with a safety strap." The rangers removed the person from the water, and they were pronounced deceased at the scene.
The person was not wearing a life vest, according to CPW.
“The incident yesterday is tragic, and we extend our deepest sympathies to the victim's family and friends,” said David Goff, Park Ranger at Steamboat Lake State Park. “We continue to urge everyone to pay close attention to weather conditions and to wear a (personal flotation device) while recreating on the water.”
Witness reported the victim was fishing near the Rainbow Ridge day use area on the west side of the park and strong gusty winds at the time of the incident.
Officials are still investigating, and the Routt County Coroner will release the person's identity and cause of death.
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