California man drowns in Colorado River after jumping in to retrieve hat
The Colorado River. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)
BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz. - A 26-year-old California man drowned Sunday in the Colorado River near Davis Camp after jumping in to retrieve a hat, authorities said.
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The drowning happened 11:15 a.m. local time. Crews responded to the Colorado River, near Davis Camp.
Authorities said the man jumped from a pontoon boat to retrieve a hat that had blown into the water and did not resurface.
The Bullhead City Fire Department dive team later recovered the body.
The victim, identified as 26-year-old Kristopher Nathaniel Logan of San Marcos, California, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators say the drowning appears accidental, with no signs of foul play. He was not wearing a life jacket.
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"We offer our sincere condolences to the family," police said in a social media post.
The Source: The information in this story comes from official reports and statements by responding authorities, including the Bullhead City Fire Department and local police. This story was reported from Los Angeles.