On 5/29/10, Iowa Conservation Officers were patrolling the Missouri river near Sioux City, Iowa by boat.  At approximately 21:00, subject was advised by Woodbury County Communications that a boater had fallen into the river near the Port Neal indurstrial area.  They also advised that the victim had been missing for approximately 30-45 munutes. Boat operator stated that he and his passengers were coming downstream past Port Neal.  He stated that when they went through rough water coming out of the plant occupant somehow fell out.  operator stated that occuapnt was sitting in the seat next to him when he fell out. He also said that during the day he had been fishing while four others hung out and messed around on sand bars. operator stated that they had made several stops up and down the river meeting friends on the sandbar.  Passenger had purchased a 24 pack of Bud Light and a bag of ice before going on the water that day.  It was stated that each person had only drank 4-5 beers during the day and they had arrived on the water around 2 pm.
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