On Friday, May 28, at approximately 7:00 p.m., Vessel one grounded on a sand bar on the Mississippi River at  river mile 209.   At approximately 9:00 p.m., Sgt. was contacted by Illinois State Police of a vessel on the Mississippi River that was grounded and taking on water near Portage De Sioux, Missouri. Sgt. and I, CPO, responded and found the vessel grounded on a sand bar at river mile 209 on the Mississippi River.  Three occupants were abourd the vessel who had sustained no injuries.  Operator was unfamiliar with the Mississippi River making him unaware of the sandbar in which he grounded the vessel.  The lower unit of the motor sustained extensive damage.  The resulting damages to the boat will be in excess of $2000.  We were unable to remove the vessel from the sand bar at whick time we transported operator as well as the other two occupants to the Alton Marina.
Portage De Sioux              