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Arizona man drowns in Colorado River while rafting in Bullhead City

According to police, the drowning appears accidental
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BULLHEAD CITY, AZ — A 51-year-old Arizona man drowned in the Colorado River on Thursday evening, according to Bullhead City police.

Officers from the Bullhead City Police Department responded to reports of a man, Thomas Michael McCuluney, being pulled from the Colorado River around 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.

Life-saving efforts were made, but McCluney was pronounced deceased at the local hospital.

According to police, the drowning was accidental, and McCluney was not wearing a life jacket while attempting to float on a raft.