Lake Mead's Skeletal Remains Identified as 1970s Drowning Victim.

Skeletal remains found at Lake Mead last fall have been identified as those of Donald P. Smith, who officials said died by accidental drowning nearly 50 years ago. Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the United States, has been hit by a two-decade drought made worse by climate change, leading to several sets of human remains being discovered. Despite recent wet weather, water levels at Lake Mead remain relatively low, and the future of the lake remains uncertain as large parts of Nevada remain under a moderate to severe drought.