A day on the Colorado River turned tragic Monday when a 26-year-old man from San Marcos, California, drowned near Davis Camp after jumping in to retrieve a hat that had blown off a pontoon boat. Emergency crews were called around 11:15 a.m., and divers with the Bullhead City Fire Department pulled the man from the water a short time later. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities identified the victim as Kristopher Nathaniel Logan and said he was not wearing a life jacket. Police described the case as an accidental drowning and said it was not considered suspicious.
According to KSNV, Logan went into the river from a pontoon boat to grab the runaway hat and did not resurface. The outlet reports that first responders arrived at about 11:15 a.m. for a possible drowning near Davis Camp, and that the Bullhead City Fire Department dive team recovered Logan, who was then pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators told KSNV they consider the death accidental, with no criminal activity suspected.
Davis Camp and river safety
Davis Camp is a busy Mohave County riverfront park with boat launches, sandy beaches and more than a mile of Colorado River shoreline, according to Mohave County Parks. The park routinely draws thousands of visitors for boating and camping throughout the year, a level of activity that makes basic water-safety steps critical even during seemingly low-key outings.
Safety reminders
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says drowning is preventable and recommends measures such as properly fitted life jackets, close supervision and swim-skill training for anyone heading into open water. According to KSNV, Logan was not wearing a life jacket, a detail river-safety officials frequently highlight when urging boaters to keep personal flotation devices on whenever a vessel is underway.
