SALT LAKE CITY— Millard County Sheriff’s Office said an 11-year-old boy drowned at Gunnison Bend Reservoir on Aug. 5.

The incident occurred during a watercraft accident. The boy was pulled underwater by a rope that got stuck in the watercraft’s motor.

The boy was taken to the hospital and later transferred via helicopter. He later died from his injuries.

In a post on Facebook , the Millard County Sheriff’s Office said the incident is being investigated but is believed to have been an accident.

“We applaud the remarkable efforts made by others in the boy’s group and additional bystanders at the reservoir who quickly went into action, as well as the first responders and other medical personnel.”

This story will be updated.

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