Wayne Newton's yacht had an unfortunate end. Authorities are investigating how the Las Vegas entertainer's boat sank a Lake Mead marina.
Christie Vanover, a spokeswoman from the National Park Service told the Associated Press that the 65-foot boat sank stern-first in 45 feet on water while in a slip at the Temple Bar marina on Friday. The Temple Bar marine is on the Arizona side of the Colorado River reservoir, which is located about 80 miles east of Las Vegas.
No one was found on the boat and no injuries were reported. Newton was on vacation out of the country with his wife Kathleen when the boat sank.
Newton's sister-in-law, Tricia McCrone, confirmed to AP that the 1996 Skipperliner called Rendezvous did sink and does belong to Newton. She said that the yacht was in pristine condition and was filled with artwork and family photos.
Lake Mead National Recreation Area spokeswoman Christie Vanover told the Las Vegas Sun that the accident appears to be caused by an equipment failure. The boat took on water.
In a photo provided by the Park Service, the boat's bow is shown sticking straight up from the water. No fuel or hazardous materials have leaked into the water. The boat will be salvaged by the Lake Havasu City Vessel Assist later this week.
The incident is being investigated by the National Park Service rangers.
Newton lost another item of luxury recently. His 36-acre ranch outside of Las Vegas, the Casa de Shenandoah, was put up for sale in September with a price tag of $70 million. The ranch was sold after plans to turn it into a Wayne Newton Museum didn't quite work out.
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