DENVER (KDVR) — This week’s high temperatures are expected to draw thousands to Colorado’s lakes and reservoirs. Many will be trying sports like paddleboarding for the first time.
“It’s nice to be here with friends and family and get a little bit of a water feel right here in the city,” said one visitor at Cherry Creek State Park.
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What looks simple and fun can be deadly, especially in Colorado’s summer season when hanging weather conditions can quickly affect the water’s current. Four paddleboarding accidents in Colorado have resulted in three deaths over the past year.
“The weather could change, you could fall off, you could hit your head, you could become unconscious,” Colorado Parks and Wildlife Park Manager Michelle Seubert told FOX31…