According to St. George News, GARFIELD COUNTY — A body was recovered from Lake Powell on Monday, August 16, 2021, after a vehicle was located submerged in the water in Garfield County. In a statement on social media, Garfield County Sheriff’s Office said deputies, National Park Service rangers and volunteers spent the day extricating the body from the vehicle, which reportedly fell 600 feet off a ledge into Lake Powell near the Hite Marina. “This vehicle was possibly missing since September 2020 and was located due to the receding waters at Lake Powell,” the statement reads. Authorities said the incident is still under investigation and they have no further information to share. "A big thank you to all those that assisted in this recovery," the Sheriff's Office said.
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Foul Play Suspected: Unknown / Undisclosed
Suspected Suicide: Unknown / Undisclosed
Cause of Death: Undetermined / Unreleased
Significant Dates
Found on August 16, 2021 - 847 days, 5 hours, 33 minutes ago
This case file was posted on
Aug 18, 2021 at 19:37
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Aug 18, 2021 at 19:39
This case file has been assigned the Missing Persons ID 6234
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