The body of a boater who had been reported missing has been reported to have been retrieved from the Mississippi River, according to the authorities.
The man, who was said to be in his sixties, was reported missing on Saturday, May 31, following an accident that occurred when he was boating close to Marquette Park in Savanna. During the incident, he was one of two men who were involved; the other man got it to shore without any injuries.
The search attempts were carried out over the course of many days with support from a number of different agencies, including the Departments of Natural Resources in the states of Illinois and Iowa, as well as the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
That the body that was recovered is indeed that of the missing man was confirmed by the authorities on Tuesday. A public announcement regarding his identify has not yet been made.
In the event that new information becomes accessible, this article will be updated promptly.
