Man dead after paddleboarding accident at Quail Creek State Park
Aug 23, 2024, 7:16 PM | Updated: Aug 26, 2024, 8:56 am
(Stephen Studebaker)
(Stephen Studebaker)
HURRICANE, Utah — Authorities say a man in his 40s died after a paddleboarding accident at Quail Creek State Park this afternoon.
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Utah State Parks says the man was paddleboarding with two others on the reservoir when strong winds knocked them into the water. The two individuals who were with the man resurfaced quickly, while he remained underwater for about under a minute.
Officials say a member of the public and a Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation ranger went to help. They started CPR at the boat ramp, and Life Flight was dispatched. However, the man was pronounced dead on the scene between 5 p.m. and 5:15 p.m.
Officials say they cannot confirm if it was a drowning or a medical incident that led to his death.
His death is still under investigation.
This is a breaking story and will be updated.
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