EAGLE COUNTY, Colo. — A person died after falling from their canoe into the Colorado River Friday, according to the Eagle County Sheriff's Office. The accident happened around mile marker 15 on the Colorado River Road.
The person was among a group of three people operating separate inflatable canoes when they were swept up in a fast current, separating the victim from their group.
The victim was found unresponsive in the river by another member of the group and was pulled to shore where CPR was administered, the sheriff's office said
Several agencies worked to help in lifesaving efforts, but they were unsuccessful and the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
All three people in the group were wearing personal flotation devices.
The identity of the victim will be released by the Eagle County Coroner's Office.
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