Man's body recovered from Colorado's Chatfield Reservoir after he didn't resurface, witnesses say

An adult man's body was recovered from Chatfield Reservoir on Friday, one day after he was reported missing. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, William "Sonny" Macaluso jumped into the water after an inflatable tube carrying three children overturned on Thursday evening. 

Macaluso was on the boat that was towing the tube carrying the children, according to investigators. All of those children were wearing life jackets but witnesses said some were struggling.

Investigators said the children were safely recovered thanks to family members and nearby boaters. Macaluso, 48, was seen going under the water and did not resurface. 

Based on information gathered during the investigation, Macaluso was an experienced swimmer and was not wearing a life jacket when he entered the water. 

Rescuers from South Metro Fire Rescue, along with Colorado Parks and Wildlife crews and West Metro Fire Rescue crews began an extensive search of the reservoir just before 6 p.m. Thursday. 

Jeffco Sheriff's Office said search efforts were paused about 9 p.m. Thursday when it became to dark to continue. Recovery operations resumed at 9 a.m. Friday. 

That part of the search area of the reservoir was closed to park visitors during recovery efforts, including the South Wakeless Area.

Macaluso's body was recovered shortly before noon.