Man drowns near Havasu Landing, body recovered

A man drowned on Lake Havasu Saturday amid windy conditions and rough water, according to San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.

On Saturday, deputies responded to a report of a drowning victim near the Havasu Landing Resort and Casino, which is directly opposite Lake Havasu City on the California side of the lake. It was discovered the victim, David Radine, 58 of Lake Havasu City, had jumped from a boat in the north basin of the lake. Due to high winds and rough water, the reporting party lost sight of Radine in the water.

Upon arrival, a multi-agency Hasty Dive was conducted. Subsequently, a recovery operation was conducted by San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Marine Enforcement Unit Dive Rescue Team and Mohave County Sheriff’s Department Waterway Deputies. Radine’s body was located on Tuesday and turned over to the care of the San Bernardino County Sheriff Coroner’s Division.

An investigation into what happened is ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact Deputy Eric Blackard of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Colorado River Station at (760) 326-9200.

9 comments

  1. DAVE- WE’LL ALL BE WITH YOU ALWAYS!!! SO SHOCKED AND SADDENED OF THIS NEWS!!! THE TEAM WILL NEVER BE THE SAME. PRAYERS TO YOUR FAMILY, ANYTHING, ANYTIME, ANY DAY OR NIGHT. 949 454-8680 LEELEE

  2. Dave-
    You were the best neighbor I have ever had. The news of your passing cut JoAnn and I to the core. The times we shared with you at Route 91 and the Lake will be held in our hearts forever.

  3. My friend!

  4. Know the wife. So so sad! Prayers for her and the whole family! Couldn’t even imagine the horror

  5. ✨????✨Prayers & Condolences to his family & friends. I’m so sorry this has come to pass.????
    ????May he Rest In Peace????????

  6. Prayers and thoughts to Dave’s family. So very sorry for your loss. Wonderful man! On many occasion I was fortunate to have his help. I consider him a friend. When I reached out to him a couple of weeks back as always he was right there. He always made himself available. I will most certainly miss him and his easy going and gentle personality. This is a devastating loss and Havasu will certainly feel the impact of his absence.

  7. Deeply sorry.
    Prayers to family.
    Devastating heartbreak
    ????⚘????

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