South Metro Water Rescue

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On May 9th, 2026 at 19:30 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a water rescue, located within the Chatfield State Park limits, at 11500 North Roxborough Park Road, in Littleton. Crews arrived with notification that a husband and wife were paddle boarding, the husband fell off of his board and the couple was separated due high winds. West Metro Fire Rescue units were also dispatched to assist, including the West Metro Fire Rescue 8 dive team. It was quickly determined that the husband was wearing a Personal Flotation Device (PFD) and made his way to the shore safely. He was evaluated for hypothermia and released on scene. No injuries were reported. Information provided by South Metro Fire Rescue

Units on Scene:

South Metro: Battalion 1, Battalion 2, District Chief 1, Safety 1, Med 1, Dive 19, Dive 31, Engine 16, Medic 13, Medic 16, Medic 17, Medic 31 & PIO 12

West Metro Fire Rescue: District 3, District 2, SAM 1, SAM 2, Engine 8, Dive 2, Engine 10 & Truck 14

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South Metro Chatfield Water Rescue

South Metro Water Rescue