81-year-old man drowns in Lake Powell, body recovered

(KUTV) — An 81-year-old man is dead after he apparently fell into Lake Powell Wednesday night.

On Thursday, a dive team located the body of Jimmie D. Randall who fell in the water while trying to secure a "vessel" to a houseboat. His fishing partner dove into the water to try to rescue him. The call of the possible drowning was made at approximately 9 p.m.

Randall was found 46 feet from shore in 44 feet of water. He was not wearing a life jacket when he entered the water. The recovery operation were National Park Service rangers, a Utah State Parks officer and a San Juan Sherrif deputy.

An autopsy will be performed in Salt Lake City and the death is still under investigation.

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