Lake Mead’s low levels show more than human remains

The severe consequences of diminishing water levels from the continuing drought may be seen at Lake Mead National Recreation Area. The nation’s biggest reservoir is suddenly revealing many of its mysteries, including the discovery of a fourth set of human remains since May.

Among the bones discovered were those of Daniel Kolod, who went missing in 1958. His son Todd Kolod told CBS News’ partner The Weather Channel that his father was on a speedboat with one of his closest friends at the time.

“My father was 22 years old. Mike, his friend, was 23 years old. And I believe it was a bigger boat than they could manage “Kolod said.

On May 7, the bones of Daniel Kolod were discovered. A lady had discovered a corpse in a barrel just a week prior.

The findings have sparked conjecture that the lake was utilized as a burial place by organized crime and gangs dating back to the early days of Las Vegas, which is just a 30-minute drive away.

Oscar Goodman, the former mayor of Las Vegas, was a lawyer who represented influential persons in Old Vegas. Despite the horror of discovering a corpse in a barrel at the bottom of a lake, he believes the death was not the result of a mafia hit.

On Saturday, July 9, 2022, in Boulder City, Nev., a sign commemorates the water line from 2002 near Lake Mead at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. During a harsh drought, the biggest reservoir in the United States has dropped to a record low.
“We would have known if it was mob-related. Why go all the way out only to throw someone in a barrel? They’d want everyone to know. It was intended to impart a lesson “According to Goodman.

Police are astounded by how low the water level at Lake Mead is and how quickly it is receding, exposing remains from the past.

“We assume the barrel was once submerged in around 150 feet of water. I never imagined the water would be this low “Lt. Jason Johansson of the Las Vegas Metro Homicide Division said.

Kolod believes that when additional remains are discovered, the effects of climate change will paint a far harsher picture.

“I would cheerfully accept having my father’s remains gone forever if I could wave a magic wand and remove the effects of climate change, drought, and agricultural consumption. It’s just not worth it “Kolod said.