Remains found in Nevada's Lake Mead identified as Ohio man, officials say
CINCINNATI - A set of human bones that were discovered in Nevada’s Lake Mead in May, have been identified as those of a College Hill man.
Family members say the remains are that of Thomas Erndt, 42, who was living in Las Vegas at the time of his death.“We would go off into the middle of the lake and jump off the boat,” said Erndt’s son, Tom“Next thing we know, he’s yelling and he’s screaming, and he’s trying to get help,” Tom said. It was the last time Tom would see his father and for more than 20 years, he wondered where his dad might be.Tom remembers his dad as his best friend.Tom says that while he wishes his dad was still here, he can now breathe easily, knowing his dad is no longer missing.Crews found Erndt’s remains due to low water levels at Lake Mead following a long drought.