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.

(credit: Leadville Today)
(credit: Leadville Today)

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.

(credit: Leadville Today)
(credit: Leadville Today)

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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