Rangers received a report of a kayaker drowning at approximately 7 p.m., when bystanders called 911 after witnessing the victim struggle to retrieve an inflatable kayak that blew away due to high winds. A 60-day stay has been issued by the Nevada Supreme Court in the lawsuit filed by the former city attorney and city manager against the city and a former mayor and council member. Release Date: September 3, 2022 'This is the lowest I've ever seen it,' Lake Mead's mysteries - KLAS Lake Mead Drowning Victim's 10-Year-Old Son Thought He Was Playing in Water They recovered the victim's body the next day. He had not been wearing a personal flotation device. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. An NPS dive team conducted a search of the area through the evening until heavy winds suspended the search. Witnesses told rangers she is not wearing a life jacket and she does not know how to swim. The past weekend was marred by a tragedy, however. It was the 9th fatality in the recreation area this calendar year. Human remains found at Lake Mead more than three months ago have been identified as Thomas Erndt, who is believed to have died by drowning two decades ago, authorities in Nevada said. "They swim in the pool, and they feel pretty comfortable, as long as they're touching. Mar 2 2023 2:58PM. 1 dead after boat sinks at Lake Mead over Father's Day weekend - KLAS Park officials said they have also partnered with the National Weather Service and added weather stations in the park so authorities can get real time weather reports. The search resumed this morning and continued until wind gusts of 50 mph caused the water search to be suspended. Follow @HalisComment on Twitter. Arizona Game and Fish Department Human remains, sunken boats found as Lake Mead waters vanish - USA Today Update: The kayaker has been identified as 31-year-old Mutaz Majed Alghouleh. He went under the water and did not come back up, rangers said. Bullhead City Fire Department Body Found in Lake Mead Belonged to Man Who Drowned in 2002 The manner of his death was homicide.". The local dive instructor led the team that found the missing airman's remains at the bottom of Lake Mead on Tuesday. Updated: Jun 20, 2022 / 07:45 PM PDT. Many experts believe there will be more bodies uncovered in the coming months.