FOUNTAIN, Colo. (KOAA) — A death investigation is underway in Fountain after a body was recovered from a pond.
As of Thursday morning, police had very few details to share. According to a spokesperson with the Fountain Police Department, the body was pulled from Willow Springs Ponds on Wednesday night at about 6:53. The ponds are located south of Mesa Ridge Parkway, just east of I-25.
"The deceased individual was initially discovered by a local fisherman, who contacted authorities," police wrote in a news release. "At this time, the identity of the individual is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. The circumstances surrounding the death remain under investigation."
The man was later identified as Aaron Ingram, 53.
Police said updates will be provided when appropriate.
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