Human remains found in Lake Mead as water levels reach record low
Summary
Human skeletal remains were found recently on the shore of Lake Mead as water levels reached a new low because of drought and heat. Officials are investigating the discovery, which is linked to the shrinking water revealing bones that were underwater before.Key Facts
- Human bones, including a jaw with teeth, were found on August 16 at Boulder Beach on Lake Mead.
- The discovery was reported to the National Park Service and local police, who are investigating.
- Lake Mead’s water level dropped to 1,039.77 feet above sea level, a historic low.
- The lake is the largest reservoir in the U.S. and has been affected by drought and high temperatures.
- Previous discoveries of human remains at Lake Mead occurred in 2022 when water levels were also very low.
- Some past remains found were identified as drowning victims from earlier decades; one set was a homicide victim from the 1980s.
- Lower water levels expose areas that were underwater, leading to finds of bones and other items.
- Investigations continue, but no new details about the latest remains have been released yet.
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