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California man found dead along Colorado River in Parker

Witnesses say the man left a bar the night before, didn't return home
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Posted at 8:34 AM, Sep 27, 2022
and last updated 2022-09-27 11:39:08-04

PARKER, AZ — Officials are investigating the death of a boater on the Colorado River along the Parker Strip.

Colorado River Station Marine Enforcement Deputies were first called to investigate a boating collision Monday morning near Big Bend RV Resort, located south of Parker Dam.

A man, identified as David Stuart Clark, 48, of Bonsall, California, was reportedly found in a rocky area along the water. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Witnesses say Clark left a bar in the area around 9 p.m. Sunday. He didn’t return home and his family unsuccessfully attempted to locate him in the area.

Officials did not specify whether Clark's death was related to a boating crash or otherwise.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact Deputy S. Cook of the Colorado River Station at 760-326-9200. To remain anonymous, you can use the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463), or www.wetip.com.