ESTES PARK, Colo. — A man died after he fell and was pulled underwater at Rocky Mountain National Park Sunday, the park said.
Park officials said the man fell and was pulled underwater at West Creek Falls, a waterfall accessible by a trail on the east side of the park.
The coroner's office identified the man as 24-year-old Luis Monteiro of Las Vegas, Nevada. An autopsy found that he drowned, and his death was an accident.
"Mountain rivers, streams, and waterfalls are running very cold and very fast this time of year," the park said in a news release. "The depth and current of all waterways can be deceivingly deep and swift. Park visitors are reminded to keep back from the banks of streams, rivers and waterfalls. Rocks and vegetation near water sources are often very slippery. Powerful currents can quickly pull a person underwater. Always provide proper supervision for children, who by nature, tend to be attracted to water."
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