Strong winds are being blamed for knocking a father and his two children off a paddleboard at Chatfield Reservoir in the Jefferson County portion Monday. The children survived, but the father died, and it was confirmed he wasn’t wearing a life jacket.
South Metro Fire Rescue says it has responded to five water rescues at the reservoir in 2025. But, according to Chatfield Park Manager Kris Wahlers, this is the first death on the water in 2025.
It’s a grim reminder of the importance of water safety…