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Authorities investigating man found dead in Lake Mohave

Lake Mohave. (John Locher/Las Vegas Review-Journal file)

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By MIKE BLASKY LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

October 2, 2014 - 10:12 am

Authorities are investigating a dead body found at Lake Mohave on Wednesday.

A man’s body was found floating near the north swim beach at Cottonwood Cove about 3 p.m., according to the National Park Service. Park rangers are investigating the incident.

The Clark County coroner’s office will release the man’s name and cause of death.

Contact reporter Mike Blasky at mblasky@reviewjournal.com. Follow @blasky on Twitter.

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