On July 14, 2023, at approximately 6:30 PM, Iowa Department of Natural Resources conservation officers were dispatched to the Mississippi River near Buffalo Shores for a possible drowning incident involving a person who fell out of a boat. 

According to the boat operator, he and his friend were boating from the Buffalo Shores Campground to the shoreline near Beach Pub Bar in Buffalo where they intended to register for a fishing tournament. As they approached shore, Occupant was preparing the anchor line in the bow of the boat when he lost his balance and fell overboard. Occupant’s body was located and recovered at 8:15 PM by the Iowa DNR and the Buffalo Fire Department. The Buffalo Police Department, Scott County Sherriff’s Office, Scott County Park Ranger’s, Muscatine Fire Department and Montpelier Fire Department were also dispatched and assisted in the recovery. Neither person was wearing a life jacket & alcohol was involved.

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