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Teen's Body Recovered From Green Mountain Reservoir

DILLON, Colo. (AP/CBS4) - The body of a 16-year-old boy has been recovered from Green Mountain Reservoir after he drowned chasing after a ball Saturday afternoon.

The boy has been identified as Jefte Flores, a Summit High School student and lived in Frisco. Officials say people tried to help him, but could not find him.

The Summit County Dive Rescue Team located his body in 10 feet of water Saturday evening.

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