IDAHO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4) - Sheriff's deputies are investigating a deadly rafting accident on Clear Creek.
One man is dead after he left his raft and floated several miles down the rushing water on Saturday. It's not clear if he was thrown from the raft or somehow fell out.
Other people in the water unsuccessfully tried to rescue the man.
Highway 6 at mile 260 has reopened.
Additional Information From The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Jefferson County, Co. - Effective at 8 a.m. on Friday, May 30th, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and the Golden Police Department will limit waterway activities on Clear Creek. These temporary restrictions apply to Clear Creek in unincorporated Jefferson County, as well as those portions of Clear Creek within the City of Golden, including Vanover Park Water activities prohibited by the order include all single-chambered air inflated devices such as belly boats, inner tubes and single chambered rafts, as well as 'body-surfers' and swimming. Kayaks, whitewater canoes and multi-chambered professionally guided rafts and river boards are exempt, but are encouraged to observe extreme caution due to the safety concerns surrounding swift moving water and floating debris. All of the above users and occupants must have the use of a Type I, Type III, or Type V Coast Guard approved paddling life jacket and a water use designed helmet. Violators may be issued a summons for a class 2 petty offense, punishable by a fine of one hundred dollars. These restrictions will be strictly enforced in an effort to minimize the risk to those using the waterway.
These temporary water restrictions will remain in effect until further notice.
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