DATE/TIME: August 14th 2021 / 11:09 AM and 3:05 PM
INCIDENT: Multiple Drownings
LOCATION: Colorado River in Needles and Lake Havasu
VICTIM(S): Unidentified White Male
Kason Ryan Adams, 19 years of age, resident of Temecula, Ca
SUMMARY: On August 14, 2021, at approximately 11:09 AM, Deputies responded to a report of a body floating in the Colorado River, South of the Avi Casino. Upon arrival, Deputies located an unidentified white male, floating face down in the river, along the California shore. The unidentified male was placed onto a Sheriff's patrol boat and transported to Needles Marina. The male was pronounced deceased and released to the San Bernardino County Coroner's Division. The male was wearing black jeans, tennis shoes, no shirt and gloves. The male had "SICKBOI" tattooed on his stomach, along with other tattoos on his arms and back. This male has not yet been identified.
Later that day, at approximately 3:05 PM, Deputies responded to a report of a drowning at Copper Canyon in Lake Havasu. It was discovered the victim, Kason Adams, jumped into the water from a large rock formation and never resurfaced. Several good Samaritans immediately began searching the water where Adams was last seen. A Samaritan recovered Adams and they began CPR. Deputies arrived and transported Adams via patrol boat to the Contact Point Water Safety Center in Lake Havasu. Despite life saving measures by Samaritans and paramedics, Adams was pronounced deceased. Adams was turned over to the care of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Coroner’s Division
These investigations are ongoing. Anyone with information regarding these incidents is urged to contact Deputy Frank Weinald or Deputy Steven Cook of the Colorado River Station. (760) 326-9200. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to use the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463), or you may leave the information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com
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Refer: Deputy F. Weinald / Deputy S. Cook
Station: Colorado River Station
Phone No. (760) 326-9200
Case No. 252100103 / 252100106
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
