This report reflects the preliminary report of a presumed double fatal boat accident that took place on the Mississippi River in the area of Mile Marker 60. 

Two male subjects are still missing from a capsized watercraft. We have also been unable to locate the submerged watercraft. 

A third occupant was rescued from the water wearing a life jacket by two barge workers approximately 1/4 mile downstream from the accident location. 
     
On 04/07/13 at approximately 5:00 P.M., I CPO interviewed Survivor with his mother present. Survivor informed me that they had just thrown out an anchor to go fishing. They tied the anchor off the stern of the boat. The anchor rope became entangled in the prop. Operator who was operating the watercraft tried to cut the rope off of the prop. There was approximately 30 to 40 MPH winds at this time with 2'' - 4'' waves. The boat started to take on water from the sides. Survivor then advised me that the boat began to sink from the stern of the boat lifting the bow up and out of the water. All three male subjects were then thrown out of the watercraft. Survivor last saw Operator and occupant swimming towards the shore line. He then lost sight of them. Survivor was the only occupant wearing a PFD and he sustained no injuries from the accident.
Hartford