Woman dies on Lake Mohave after boat propeller severs leg
A 54-year-old California woman was killed in a boating accident on Lake Mohave Sunday. Officials say Lois Johnson of Riverside swam behind a boat as it backed up and was killed after the propeller severed her leg.
Witnesses reported seeing Johnson of Riverside jump into the lake and swim behind the boat Saturday, National Park Service spokeswoman Mary Hinson said.
Bystanders pulled Johnson from the water, and NPS rangers provided advanced life support. Johnson later died at a hospital.
Johnson's death is the 14th at Lake Mead National Recreation Area this year.
