LITTLETON, Colo. – 8 people and two dogs were rescued at Chatfield State Park as a storm rolled through on Thursday evening.
South Metro Fire Rescue (SMFR) said 6 people on paddle boards were in distress and crews were able to help 2 of the people who had drifted into trees on the south end of Chatfield.
Two people were rescued by divers, said SMFR.
In a second call for help, two paddle boarders and two dogs were also rescued with no injuries reported.
Then just after 8 p.m., SMFR reported a third incident in which a boat capsized with two people who were in the water.
SMFR said the two people rescued from the boat were the civilians who helped rescue the 2 paddle boarders.
All people were rescued and taken to shore.
8 people and 2 dogs rescued from waters at Chatfield State Park on Thursday
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