Salt Lake man drowns in Millard County hot springs

Local visitor looks out over Meadow Hot Springs. Millard County emergency medical officials responded to reports of an unresponsive individual at the springs who had been underwater for several minutes on Saturday.

Local visitor looks out over Meadow Hot Springs. Millard County emergency medical officials responded to reports of an unresponsive individual at the springs who had been underwater for several minutes on Saturday. (Shelley Anderson)


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FILLMORE — A 29-year-old man drowned while at Meadow Hot Pots in Millard County on Saturday night.

Millard County emergency medical officials responded to reports of an unresponsive individual who had been underwater for several minutes. Live-saving attempts had already begun when first responders arrived and transported the man to Fillmore Hospital.

The man was unable to be revived and was pronounced dead at the hospital, according to Millard County Sheriff's Office. The man was identified as Christopher Lunt, 29, of Salt Lake.

The incident is believed to be accidental, officials said.

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Ashley Fredde covers human services and and women's issues for KSL.com. She also enjoys reporting on arts, culture and entertainment news. She's a graduate of the University of Arizona.

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