One Dead After Boat Capsizes on Strawberry Reservoir

One Dead After Boat Capsizes on Strawberry Reservoir


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(KSL News) An 82-year-old man from Layton drowned in Strawberry Reservoir after a boat capsized.

Keith Nelson was fishing with two friends Wednesday morning when their boat's motor stalled. Seconds later, strong winds and high waves overturned the boat.

The two other men clung to the boat and were blown a mile and a half to shore.

Authorities found Nelson's body hours later.

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