Tragic Weekend at Horsetooth Reservoir: Paddleboarder Missing Near Satanka Cove

Tragic Incident at Horsetooth Reservoir Over the Weekend

Areas of Horsetooth Reservoir are closed to the public today (September 8th, 2025) due to a tragic weekend incident.

On Sunday, September 7th, Larimer County officials received a report concerning a person who went missing in Horsetooth Reservoir, near Satanka Cove.

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Missing Paddleboarder Prompts Large Search and Rescue Effort

The sheriff's department confirmed that the missing individual was a paddleboarder and they were not wearing a flotation device at the time of the incident.

Teams from Larimer County Parks, Poudre Fire Authority, Larimer County Sheriff’s Office deputies, Larimer County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services, Colorado Parks and Wildlife units and the Larimer County Dive Rescue all arrived on the scene to assist in the search and rescue.

Search Efforts Include Drones, Boats, and Sonar

All of these responders combed through the area where the paddleboarder was last seen, according to reports.

Drones, boats and sonar were all used to assist in this search.

Larimer County Sheriff's Department Shifts From Rescue to Recovery

Officials say at this point, it's no longer a rescue operation, it's a recovery mission.

Satanka Cove and nearby areas are closed at this time so that crews can complete their mission.

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The Larimer County Sheriff's department has not released the name of the individual involved or any other details surrounding the incident at this time.

This is a developing story. We will keep you updated as more information comes out regarding this incident.

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