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Fort Carson confirms soldier involved in Lake Pueblo boating accident

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PUEBLO CO., Colo. (KRDO) -- Officials at Fort Carson confirm to KRDO that a 4th Infantry Division soldier and his spouse were part of the group involved in a boating accident at Lake Pueblo State Park Sunday evening.

The body of a man was recovered after search operations resumed Monday evening. Those operations were halted due to high winds on Memorial Day. The body of 38-year-old Jessica Prindle was identified earlier in the day. Fort Carson did not confirm the name of the soldier involved in the incident, though the Pueblo Co. Coroner's Office says it will release the identification of the other victim on Tuesday.

Officials say 13 people, including eight kids and five adults, were on a large flat boat that capsized near the north picnic area. They believe high winds caused the boat to overturn. One child was flown to an area hospital via UCHealth LifeLine. The remaining 10 people were taken to area hospitals.

In a statement to KRDO, Fort Carson says '[o]ur heartfelt condolences go out to the family as we continue to work with the Pueblo County Sheriff's Department.'

This is a developing story. Stay with KRDO Newschannel 13 for more information.

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