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Why are bodies appearing now?
Lake Mead's water levels have been significantly dropping due to prolonged drought, revealing objects and remains previously submerged. Since May 2022, several sets of human remains have been found in barrels or directly in the exposed lakebed. This tragic consequence of climate change has brought new attention to cold cases and historical incidents in the area.
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