Lake Mead reports 6 deaths, "rash of unsafe and unlawful incidents"

Officials for the park urged visitors to take "simple measures" to prevent deaths or injuries.

• Jun 22, 2023

Bones found in Lake Mead identified as Vegas man missing since 1998

Authorities are still trying to identify the remains of a man who police say was shot in the head and stuffed into a barrel.

• Apr 27, 2023

Boy dies from brain-eating amoeba possibly contracted at Lake Mead

The Nevada boy's death marks at least the third Naegleria fowleri infection recorded in the U.S. this year.

• Oct 20, 2022

New remains found at Lake Mead may be linked to bones found in July

Police have speculated that more remains may be discovered as the water level at Lake Mead continues to recede.

• Aug 10, 2022

More human remains found in drought-stricken Lake Mead

It's the fourth time since May that remains have been uncovered as Western drought forces the shoreline to retreat at the shrinking Colorado River reservoir behind the Hoover Dam.

• Aug 7, 2022

Two of largest U.S. reservoirs on brink of "dead pool status"

The water levels in Lake Mead and Lake Powell are so low "that we're no longer speaking of a drought."

• Aug 4, 2022

More human remains found at Lake Mead

Another body was found at Lake Mead this week, following several similar reports in May.

• Jul 27, 2022