Missing Teen's Body Found In Chatfield Reservoir

Crews have recovered the body of an 18-year-old who went missing Friday in the Chatfield Reservoir, South Metro Fire Rescue confirmed. The teen was found Wednesday at 8:19 a.m., officials said.

The body was found around 50 yards from the shore in water that was 17 feet deep. He was brought to his family, who was waiting on the shore.

Friends and family identified the 18-year-old as Aric Whitacre, according to multiple reports.

Witnesses on the shore and in boats last saw the teen swimming on Friday near Catfish Flats and Chatfield Swim Beach, fire officials said. He was swimming with another person who was rescued by a boat nearby.

Search crews used drones, a helicopter, divers, a cadaver dog and sonar technology to search the water. Crew members on jet skis were patrolling search areas to keep boaters and swimmers away.

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Friends and family of the teen asked boaters and swimmers to stay away from the reservoir while the search was underway.

The cause and manner of the 18-year-old's death will be determined by the Jefferson County Coroner's Office.