20-year-old dead after apparent drowning at Lake Mohave

CREATED Jul. 18, 2012

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 Las Vegas, NV (KTNV) -- A 20-year-old man is dead after an apparent drowning at Lake Mohave on Wednesday.

Witnesses said the man was swimming in the area of Placer Cove when he was found underwater and pulled to shore by bystanders.

The man was not breathing and did not have a pulse. Bystanders called 911 and attempted CPR. 

Park Rangers responded and attempted to revive the man but were unsuccessful and the man was pronounced dead.

Park Rangers are investigating the incident.

The victim's identity and exact cause of death will be determined by the coroner's office.