Drought in the western United States caused strong shallowing of Lake Mead on the border between Nevada and Arizona, resulting in human remains on the surface. writes about it news week.
According to the publication’s material, this lake serves as a reservoir on the Colorado River, which was formed by the Hoover Dam. It is stated that it is currently only 30% full, and its retreating waters “reveal many dire findings.”
According to Newsweek, in connection with the shallowing of the lake, police managed to solve the mystery of the disappearance of 39-year-old Las Vegas resident Donald Smith, who was reported missing from the area in 1974. In October 2022, the remains of a man later identified as Smith were found in the lake and his death was considered an accident.
It is noted that this is not the only case. At least six skeletons were removed from the lake last year, and there’s likely “more to be found”.
Previously, a fisherman in the US state of North Carolina discovered At the bottom of the lake is a car belonging to a woman who disappeared in 2008. Rescuers pulled a Ford Thunderbird out of the lake. Human remains were found inside the car. It was determined that the car belonged to Tina Martin, who has been missing for 15 years.