The family of James Anthony Hirsh identified him as the man who drowned earlier this week at Chatfield State Park during a paddleboarding outing with his children.
Hirsh was a father of four and had taken his sons paddleboarding when a gust of wind knocked them into the water, according to a GoFundMe page set up by the family. Hirsh never resurfaced.
The incident occurred around 4:25 p.m. Monday, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW). Witnesses said Hirsch and two of his children were on the same paddleboard when a strong gust of wind capsized it. Nearby paddleboarders were able to rescue the children, but were unable to reach Hirsch…