2 People Found Dead, 11 Others Injured After Boating Accident in Colorado

Two people were found dead following a boating accident on Lake Pueblo in Colorado that left 11 others injured, according to authorities.

The Pueblo County Coroner hasidentified Joshua Prindle, 30, andJessica Prindle, 38, as the two victims who died when the boat they were on capsized Sunday on Lake Pueblo.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife saidin a statement on their websitethat its Marine Evidence Recovery Team (MERT) “recovered the body in 107 feet of water” Tuesday morning following “an all-night search” on the north shore of Lake Pueblo State Park.

Park manager at Lake Pueblo and MERT team member Joe Stadterman said Joshua’s remains were discovered around 5:45 a.m. local time.

Jessica was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident, according to the county coroner. Autopsies have been scheduled for both victims.

“Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family as we continue to work with the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Department,” officials say in the statement.

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Eight kids and three adults were rescued from Sunday’s wreck, CPW said. Officials were alerted to the accident just after 7:30 p.m. “after witnesses reported seeing the incident near North Picnic Area,” per the agency.

Officials said the group was on a large, flat boat when it sank and believe high winds caused the boat to flip over, according toABC affiliate KRDO.

Sunday’s incident “underscores the importance of being extremely careful around the water,” Stadterman said in CPW’s statement.

“If you are on or even near the water,” he added, “we strongly urge you to wear a life jacket.”

source: people.com