LAKE HAVASU, Ariz. (KTNV) — A 35-year-old California woman drowned Monday afternoon at Lake Havasu after falling overboard from a houseboat north of Cattail Cove State Park, authorities said.

Rennea Thompson was pronounced dead at Lake Havasu Regional Medical Center after being pulled from approximately 20 feet of water by divers from the Mohave County Sheriff's Office Division of Boating Safety and Lake Havasu City Fire Department.

The incident occurred around 2:11 p.m. when the houseboat captain was attempting to re-anchor due to windy conditions, according to the Mohave County Sheriff's Office. Thompson was holding onto the loose end of the anchor rope at the back of the boat during the maneuver.

Investigators said the captain heard a splash and saw Thompson frantically treading wate

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