Las Vegas Sun

March 29, 2024

Man found dead at Lake Mead, presumed to have drowned

Bystanders found a 20-year-old man dead underwater at Lake Mojave around 4:05 p.m. on Wednesday, Lake Mead National Recreation Area officials said.

The bystanders pulled the man to shore near Placer Cove and began CPR and called 911 in an attempt to save him, but it was too late, officials said. Officials said the man, who appeared to be swimming in the water, was presumed to have drowned.

Officials said the man was not wearing a life vest.

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