HURRICANE, Utah — One person was killed Friday in a paddle boat accident at Quail Creek State Park near Hurricane.
After receiving reports of a paddle boating incident, law enforcement agencies responded to the reservoir at 4:30 p.m. where it’s believed that a group of three people were paddling near the docks when strong winds blew them away.
None of the individuals were wearing life jackets at the time of the incident.
While two of the people were able to swim back and reach the shore, a third person was later found unconscious and unresponsive by state park rangers.
The individual, later identified as 49-year-old Pedro Castillo from Cedar City, was pronounced dead on the scene. No foul play is suspected.
The group was from Utah and was camping at the park. The condition of the other two people involved was not confirmed.
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