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Investigation underway in Colorado after body recovered from Chatfield Reservoir

Investigation underway after body recovered from Chatfield Reservoir
Investigation underway after body recovered from Chatfield Reservoir 01:07

A death investigation was ongoing Tuesday at a popular place for Coloradans to cool off in the Denver metro area. A body was recovered from Chatfield Reservoir in Chatfield State Park on Tuesday morning. 

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An investigation is underway after a body was recovered from Chatfield Reservoir on Tuesday morning.  CBS

South Metro Fire Rescue dive crews were called for a water rescue about 8:30 a.m. Crews recovered a body from the water.

Authorities with Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office will investigate what happened leading up to the recovery. 

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A body was recovered from Chatfield Reservoir in Chatfield State Park in Jefferson County on Tuesday morning.  CBS

The identity of the deceased has not been released. 

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