Multiple Drownings Reported in Colorado, Arizona Rivers

Multiple fatal drowning incidents occurred in the western United States over the July 4th holiday period. In northeastern Colorado, a man died at Prewitt Reservoir State Wildlife Area after jumping into the water to retrieve a drifting boat; neither he nor his companion, who also had to be rescued, were wearing life jackets (KKTV, Denver Gazette). In Arizona, 48-year-old Manuel Guillermo Segura of California drowned in the Colorado River while attempting to retrieve a hat, with his body recovered days later (Fresno Bee, 8NewsNow). Additionally, Jeffrey Brady, 51, died in Yuma, Arizona, after heroically diving into the Colorado River to save his two nephews from drowning (FOX 10 Phoenix). Another drowning was reported at Tettegouche State Park waterfall in Minnesota over the holiday (Star Tribune). These incidents highlight the ongoing dangers of water recreation and emphasize the importance of wearing life jackets and exercising caution around rivers and reservoirs.