Hanging Lake Is Making A Colorado Rebound, Turquoise Color Returning After Mudslides

Denver CO

30 August, 2021

1:08 PM

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By Jamie Leary, CBS Denver: (CBS4) – Hanging Lake is on its way to a full recovery after debris poured into the area following a 500-year rain event. Just weeks ago, aerial video of the popular Colorado tourist destination showed the once-turquoise lake possessing a dark brown color. Many weren't sure how the aquatic life could survive, or if the lake would ever return to the crystal-clear blue it once was. This week a CBS4 crew joined members of the U.S. Forest Service with other members of the media to take a look. They had to carefully trek up a heavily damaged Hanging Lake Trail that is closed to visitor until further notice. Read more at CBS Denver CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.