Des Moines River Boating Incident in Polk County

(Polk County) Emergency personnel searched the Des Moines River in Polk County on Sunday evening following a report of a boater who went overboard and did not resurface.

At approximately 6:45 p.m., Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies, along with fire personnel from the Des Moines Fire Department’s wet unit, Saylorville Township Fire Department, and Johnston-Grimes Metropolitan Fire District, responded to the Des Moines River near NW Morningstar Drive and NW 45th Place.

Emergency personnel immediately began searching the area, and deputies deployed a drone to assist with the search. Despite the efforts, the boater has not been located…

Story continues

TRENDING NOW

LATEST LOCAL NEWS