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A man drowned while paddleboarding in the Colter Bay area of Grand Teton National Park on July 2.
Rangers responded to Jackson Lake’s Swim Beach around 5 p.m. A 911 call had reported a person in distress in the water. CPR continued for about an hour, but efforts to resuscitate the 30-year-old from El Paso, Texas were unsuccessful.
“The man was stand-up paddleboarding when a storm moved through the area, producing strong winds and waves. He was not wearing a life jacket and became separated from his paddleboard,” according to a park press release.
Park officials are urging visitors to always wear a life jacket. Be ready for cold water temps, even in summer. Plus, always keep a close eye on the weather as conditions can change quickly in the mountains.
Grand Teton National Park is still investigating the incident.
Several people have drowned in the park’s lakes and fast-moving rivers since the 1980s.
