Officials Investigate Reports Of Small Plane Into Colorado River
MESA COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)- Emergency responders are investigating a report of a small plane into the Colorado River.
The plane apparently went into the river near the Colorado-Utah border.
The Mesa County Sheriff tweeted an update that the 59-year-old pilot is conscious and breathing but does have some injuries. The pilot is being helped to safety by a passerby who was rafting in the Colorado River.
#HappeningNow We are responding to a report of a small plane crash in the Colorado River near the Colorado Utah boarder. Preliminary reports indicate the 59-year-old solo pilot is conscious and breathing but does have some injuries. See our Facebook page for more details. pic.twitter.com/EQLwXtQj3b
— Mesa County Sheriff (@SheriffMesaColo) July 31, 2018
The plane is believed to be a Kitfox aircraft and is reportedly partially submerged in the river.
Officials with the Mesa County Sheriff's Office and the Lower Valley Fire District are responding to the reports of the plane in the river.