An Arizona man has lost his life in a tragic accident on the Colorado River in Bullhead City on Thursday. The incident was reported by ABC15, identifying the man as 51-year-old Thomas Michael McCluney. Responding to the emergency around 5:30 p.m., officers from the Bullhead City Police Department found McCluney being pulled from the river.
Despite immediate life-saving efforts, McCluney's story ended at the local hospital where he was pronounced deceased, as per the authorities. Police have stated that the drowning seems to have been accidental, and highlighted a critical detail: McCluney was not wearing a life jacket during his attempt to navigate the waters. Further information obtained by 12News indicated he went under while attempting to float on a raft with a friend.
The Bullhead City Police Department quickly addressed the incident on Thursday, pinpointing the location of the tragedy near Moser Avenue and Sixth Street. The police reassured the public, noting that "The drowning appears to be accidental and not suspicious or criminal in nature," according to a statement acquired by 12News.
In the wake of this event, the local community may be reminded of the critical importance of water safety measures such as wearing a life jacket. Meanwhile, 12News also took the opportunity to promote its 12+ app, offering users the chance stream live events, including daily newscasts and lifestyle programs, across various platforms like Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire TV. For those looking to stay informed, the 12News app can be downloaded for the latest in local breaking news directly to your phone.
