Tragic death of 11-year-old in watercraft incident at Gunnison Bend Reservoir
An 11-year-old boy tragically lost his life following a watercraft incident at Gunnison Bend Reservoir in Millard County. The Millard County Sheriff's Office confirmed that the boy was part of a group on the reservoir when he got caught underwater by a rope tangled in the watercraft motor, sustaining serious injuries. Immediate actions were taken by the boy's group and bystanders, with emergency medical responders and deputies providing lifesaving efforts on the scene and during transport to the hospital. Despite being transferred to a northern hospital for advanced care via medical helicopter, the boy sadly did not survive. The sheriff's office is treating the incident as an "unfortunate accident" and expressed heartfelt condolences to the family and all those impacted by the tragedy. This event adds to a string of recent unfortunate incidents affecting young individuals in small communities. The Millard County Sheriff's Office shared their support and solidarity with those affected, emphasizing the strength of the local community during such trying times.
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