Human remains found in Lake Powell amid shrinking water levels
Summary
Human remains were found in Lake Powell, a large reservoir on the Utah-Arizona border, where water levels are very low due to drought. Authorities are investigating and working to identify the person to inform their family. The low water levels also threaten the dam’s ability to produce electricity for millions of people.Key Facts
- Human remains were discovered on August 14 in Lake Powell by people on a houseboat.
- The Kane County Sheriff’s Office and National Park Service collected the remains and sent them for autopsy.
- Lake Powell is one of the largest reservoirs in the U.S. and is located on the Colorado River.
- Drought and climate change have caused water levels in Lake Powell to fall below 30% of capacity.
- If the water drops 33 feet more, the Glen Canyon Dam will stop producing hydroelectric power.
- Glen Canyon Dam provides electricity to over 5 million people across six states.
- Low water levels have led to several discoveries of human remains in Lake Powell and nearby Lake Mead in recent years.
- Some remains found in these reservoirs have been linked to past crimes and long-missing persons.
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