Two marina staffers die in lake

Two Turkish women were found dead from apparent drownings in Lake Powell near Bullfrog Marina, where they were working for the summer, according to Kane County (Utah) Emergency Services.

A boater on Aug. 8 discovered the body of Merve Tolek, 21, floating in Croppy Cove at 3:45 p.m.

Her friend, Betul Eryildirim, also 21, was found nearby the following day at 6:30 p.m. in 30-feet of water by a National Park Service dive team.

Witnesses told authorities the women had gone to the area in mid-afternoon to spend a few hours there.

No foul play is suspected, but investigators said they are treating the incident as a homicide until it can be ruled out.

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