Coroner identifies man presumed drowned at Lake Mohave

CREATED Jul. 20, 2012

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Las Vegas, NV (KTNV) -- The Clark County Coroner's Office has identified the man presumed to have drowned at Lake Mohave on Wednesday.

20-year-old Martin Dorsey of Las Vegas was swimming at Placer Cove at about 4 p.m. when witnesses say he was found underwater.

Bystanders called 911 and attempted to revive him, the National Park Service said.

Park Rangers responded and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the drowning.

Authorities say Dorsey was not wearing a live vest.