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Girl, 15, Dies After Falling Into Creek

LEADVILLE, Colo. (CBS4) - A 15-year-old girl died after falling into a creek.

Her body was found late Friday night in Lake Creek in Lake County.

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She was with her boyfriend and father when she fell into the water Thursday evening.

The water was running so high and fast, though, that she was quickly swept away.

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After more than 24 hours of searching, rescue teams located her body.

The girl's identity has not yet been released.

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