On September 30, a body was discovered just north of Six Mile Cove on the Nevada side of Lake Mohave, raising questions and concerns in the surrounding community. According to a statement from the U.S. Department of the Interior obtained by 8 News Now, National Park Service rangers responded to reports of the body shortly before 3 p.m. The Clark County coroner’s office has since taken custody of the remains, yet details pertaining to the identification and cause of death remain undisclosed.
The find has captured local attention, particularly due to the scarcity of information thus far. It’s a situation further shrouded by the current government shutdown, which might have contributed to the delay in releasing details about the deceased. While law enforcement operations continue at Lake Mead National Recreation Area, non-essential services, including those roles typically responsible for public communication, may suffer from staff shortages.
Elizabeth Peace, a spokesperson for the Department of Interior, stated that rangers reacted to the call of a deceased individual in the late afternoon hours of September 30, near an area commonly frequented by residents and visitors alike. The precise location, just south of the Cottonwood Cove and connected via road to the community of Searchlight, is known for its natural beauty, making the discovery all the more jarring. This information was echoed in a report by The Review-Journal, further noting that the body was promptly transferred to the authorities for examination…