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Divers Find Body Of 28-Year-Old Camper From Broomfield In Southeast Colorado

LAMAR, Colo. (CBS4) - The body of a camper who went missing over the weekend has been found in a pond in southeastern Colorado. The discovery was made by divers on Thursday night.

Two Buttes State Wildlife Area
(credit: cpw.state.co.us)

The 28-year-old Broomfield man had been camping at Two Buttes State Wildlife Area, 40 miles south of Lamar.

missing broomfield camper (from cpw)
(credit: Colorado Parks and Wildlife)

Wildlife officials along with the Baca County Sheriff's Office staff and volunteer firefighters were involved in the extensive search for the man, which involved a drone and a boat with sonar.

Friends told authorities that before the man went missing a large group was swimming in the pond and jumping from cliffs in the wildlife area.

The man's identity has not been released.

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