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Human remains again found at Lake Mead as water levels drop amid drought
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- Human remains were discovered at Lake Mead near Las Vegas on August 16, with authorities reporting no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.
- The local coroner is working to identify the deceased and determine the cause and manner of death, while police have classified the case as non-criminal.
- Previous discoveries of bodies at Lake Mead, including a man found shot in a barrel dating back to the late 1970s or early 1980s, suggest more remains may surface due to the area's history and dropping water levels.
- Lake Mead's water levels have reached near-record lows amid a historic drought affecting the US West, highlighting the ongoing water crisis impacting the Colorado River basin and its 40 million dependent residents.
- Lake Powell, another major reservoir on the Colorado River, is also experiencing historic low water levels as climate change exacerbates drought and water scarcity in the region.
