Severe Drought Conditions Resurface Fifth Set Of Human Remains At Lake Mead
Posted on AllSides August 18th, 2022
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More human remains were found Monday at Lake Mead as water levels continue to recede due to severe drought conditions, marking the latest discovery as the fifth set recovered since May.
National Park Service reported Tuesday that rangers responded to a report of the discovery of human skeletal remains in the Swim Beach area of Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
Authorities set a perimeter to recover the remains with support from Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s dive team and later contacted the Clark County medical examiner.
The investigation is ongoing.
The announcement comes after...
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