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In this episode - we'll take a look at all the bodies that have been found recently in Lake Mead.
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Now, Lake Mead National Recreation Area spans over 1,495,806 acres in Southwestern Nevada
and Northwestern Arizona, encompassing large stretches of wilderness, lakes and reservoirs.
Each year, hundreds upon thousands of people visit the recreation area and
head to Lake Mead to relax and see what mother nature offers.
Families can enjoy fishing, boating, hiking and swimming, among other activities,
but those wanting to take a dip in Lake Mead may reconsider
after hearing about the bizarre mystery that has been plaguing its waters.
Climate change is having an everlasting impact on the world we live in
and national parks and recreation areas are not immune to the troubles of the outside world.
According to experts, water levels in lakes such as Lake Mead have been falling at an
alarming rate over the past decade and in May 2022, Lake Mead hit a new all-time low.
The water level was the lowest on record since it was filled in the 1930s and whilst scientists and
climate experts rushed to mediate the problem, the lake also spat out a few extra mysteries.
On May 1st 2022, as the waters of Lake Mead were low, visitors
noticed a rusted metal barrel on the shores near Hemenway Fishing Pier.
A few brave onlookers went in for a closer look and discovered that
inside of the corroded metal barrel was the body of an adult male.
The authorities were called to the scene and the area was cordoned off.
Investigators were bewildered,
who did the body belong to and why had Lake Mead been their final resting place?
The Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office, nor the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police
have been able to identify this john doe and are still working to identify them.
In a statement, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police said:
“The victim was likely murdered and died from a gunshot wound,
some time in the mid 70s to early 80s based on the clothing and footwear they were found with.”
The Las Vegas Police Department also made a bizarre and chilling prediction, telling
the press that in the coming weeks and months, it was likely that more bodies would be found.
Chillingly, they were right.
Just days after the first body was discovered,
the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police received another call.
Two sisters, Lindsey and Lynette Melvin were paddle-boarding on Lake Mead on May 7th
2022 made a grizzly discovery.
As they were paddling their way through the calm waters,
they came across a human jawbone complete with teeth.
One of the women thought that the remains were possibly animal bones,
however as they got closer, they discovered the truth.
The Clark County Medical Examiner's Office has said at this time that there is no
evidence to suggest foul play and this case is being thoroughly investigated.
Since May 7th, there have been no further reports of any remains being found in Lake Mead,
but experts know that it is only a matter of time before more surface.
With droughts plaguing the area and water levels dropping rapidly, the loss of water
in Lake Mead presents two crises, one of murder and the other of water supply.
Those who have lived and grown up in Las Vegas are no stranger to stories about mob hits being
carried out and the victims being placed into Lake Mead, but those have remained stories, until now.
So what’s really going on in Lake Mead?
The Lake is surrounded by ghost towns of times gone by.
Are the bodies in the Lake a result of the people that once called the Lake home
or is there something more nefarious?
Some experts have commented that in the 1970s and 1980s, Lake Mead would have
been full to the brim with water, making it the perfect place to dispose of a body.
With the recreation area spanning over 1,000,000 acres,
it would be easy to slip in and out without being seen.
Are these bodies a result of a serial killer or are they tied to the mob?
Many of the stories we hear about the mob are greatly sensationalized,
but behind every lie, there is a glimmer of truth.
Only time will tell what Lake Mead spits out next and for the millions of people
that depend on the Lake for water, we hope that the levels do not continue to drop.
Well folks, there you have it!
What do you think about the mysterious goings on at lake mead?
I look forward to your comments - but please keep it friendly and respectful!
until we meet again; be good to yourselves and each other!
Stay safe out there this summer!
As for me I'll see a little further on down the trail...
I'm Steve Stockton and I'll talk to you next time.