Lake Mead update: More human bones found as water level rises

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Lake Mead update: More human bones found as water level rises
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A third set of remains was discovered at the Lake's Swim Beach area, according to the National Park Service.

The U.S.'s largest reservoir, which is in Nevada and Arizona, has been hurtling toward

The remains were recovered with the help of Las Vegas police's dive team. An investigation into the remains is ongoing and it isn't yet clear how the person died. The first remains were discovered in May. The body was found concealed within a barrel, and is likely the victim of a mob-related shooting.A stock photo shows Lake Mead. Its water levels have risen slightly due to heavy rainfall.water levels rose slightly for the first time in three years. Levels have been declining due to an ongoing megadrought gripping the western United States.

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