Multiple River Searches Underway After Several Missing Swimmers Across US, Canada

Multiple water-related search and recovery operations are ongoing or recently concluded across several river locations. In Des Moines, Iowa, authorities recovered the body of a man from the Des Moines River believed to be the swimmer who went missing on Saturday, during an incident where a 7-year-old child was also rescued. In South Sioux City, Nebraska, a search continues for a 23-year-old woman swept away in the Missouri River, with multi-agency teams employing sonar, drones, and watercraft; the operation has shifted from rescue to recovery due to visibility and safety concerns. In Ontario, Canada, police have suspended active searching after a man fell from his boat into the Mississippi River near Appleton and are awaiting an underwater recovery team, with the situation now considered a recovery mission. These incidents highlight ongoing risks associated with river activities and the challenges faced by emergency responders in water rescue and recovery efforts.