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SHOCKING: Yet more human remains found as drought shrinks lake mead reservoir - You Need To See This

A boat tows a water-skier in Boulder Basin in front of mineral-stained rocks last month in the Lake Mead national recreation area, Nevada.
A boat tows a water-skier in Boulder Basin in front of mineral-stained rocks last month in the Lake Mead national recreation area, Nevada. Photograph: Ethan Miller/Getty Images

A fourth set of human remains has been found at the shrinking reservoir of Lake Mead as the drought gripping the western US continues to blaze and sends its water levels plunging.

The fourth set of skeletal remains was found on Saturday at Swim Beach in Nevada, and are now being assessed by the local Clark county coroner. The identity of the body is unknown, nor the manner of death.

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