Two Fatalities Recorded on the Arkansas River Monday

Posted by Dan R | Jun 7, 2022 | Arkansas River, News, Secondary Lead

Two people died in separate incidents on the Arkansas River Monday (June 6).

Colorado Parks and Wildlife said one of the incidents happened in the Royal Gorge where a boat flipped, leaving a man dead.

The second incident happened on Lake Pueblo. According to CPW, a swimmer went missing. A search was launched and remains were recovered last night. This was the third death at Lake Pueblo in a week.

No other details about the incidents were released.

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Danny “Dan R” Ridenour has been in radio and television broadcasting for over 40 years, starting as a senior in high school in Rogers, Arkansas. His radio career has had stops in Nashville, Memphis, Oklahoma, and eventually, Colorado. Dan enjoys being involved in the community, having been a member of the Upper Arkansas Service Club and is currently on the board of directors for the Salida Community Center and is a member of the Chaffee County Fair Committee. He and his wife Carrie spend their days doing everything the mountains have to offer: hiking, camping, fishing and skiing. They've raised 3 children and have 2 grandchildren.