RedactedNarrative: On Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at approximately 9:21 AM, Vessel 1 and Operator were seen by a witness. 
  
  Operator was in the water with only his head visible and was attempting to swim after Vessel 1 according to witness. Operator then was seen going completely under and not returning to the surface according to the witness. Operator was recovered the next day at approximately 11:30 AM in the location relayed to emergency responders by the witness. The location was approximately 100 yards from the road in 5.5 feet of water. Operator was reported dead at this time by the Hancock County Coroner. Operator was not wearing a life jacket, one was recovered from Vessel 1.
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mississippi River
NearestCityTown: Nauvoo                        