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Dog dies after getting trapped in submerged truck at Chatfield Reservoir

Firefighters tried for about 30 minutes to revive the dog, but were unfortunately unable to do so.
Credit: Littleton Fire Rescue

KUSA — A dog died after getting trapped inside a truck that went underwater Friday afternoon at Chatfield State Park, according to Littleton Fire Rescue.

Firefighters with the department were called to north boat ramp on reports of a submerged truck in the reservoir at about 11:30 a.m.

One person and one dog inside the truck were able to escape without injury, but another dog had to be pulled out of the truck by a dive and rescue team.

Littleton Fire says firefighters tried resuscitation efforts for about 30 minutes, but were unable to revive the dog.

A vehicle recovery operations team is still on scene working to get the truck out of the water.

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