Crime & Safety

Man Dies While Fishing At Gross Reservoir

Rescue crews were called to the reservoir Thursday to help a fisherman who fell into the water.

A man died while fishing at the Gross Reservoir Thursday, officials said.
A man died while fishing at the Gross Reservoir Thursday, officials said. (Image courtesy of Boulder County Sheriff's Office)

BOULDER COUNTY, CO — A 50-year-old man died Thursday while he was fishing with his friend at the Gross Reservoir, officials said. No foul play is suspected, according to the Boulder County Sheriff's Office.

The two were in the South Shore of the reservoir, when the man's friend said he heard a splash, and found the man in the water.

Rescue crews were called to the area just before 12:30 p.m., and the 50-year-old was pronounced dead.

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The cause and manner of death will be determined by the Boulder County Coroner’s Office, officials said.

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