Body of Missing Fisherman Found in Mississippi River

Fisherman drowns in Mississippi River near the Appleton dam

He had been fishing while standing in the water wearing hip waders and was reported to have gone under and not resurfaced, police said

UPDATED: Body of 34-year-old fisherman recovered from Mississippi River in Appleton by OPP divers

The body of a 34-year-old man, who disappeared while fishing in the Mississippi River near Appleton on Saturday, was located and recovered by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Underwater Search and Recovery Unit (USRU) on Monday morning, June 30.

InQuinte.ca | OPP investigating marine incident near Milton Island

Members of the Frontenac County Detachment of the OPP, along with the Canadian Coast Guard and Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC), responded to a distress call near Milton Island on the St. Lawrence River. On Monday, June 30, 2025, emergency crews were called after a man reportedly fell from a boat, struck his head on the propeller, and did not resurface. The OPP Marine Unit launched from Portsmouth Olympic Harbour and began search efforts …

OPP locate body of missing fisherman in Mississippi River near Appleton

Lanark OPP recover body of missing fisherman in Mississippi River near Appleton following extensive search efforts. Investigation continues.

Man drowns at Appleton

Members of the OPP responded to a report of a missing fisherman in the Mississippi River at Appleton on Saturday, June 28. Shortly before 9:00 p.m., officers were dispatched after a 34-year-old male, who had been fishing while wearing hip waders, was reported to have gone under the water and not resurfaced. Extensive surface searches were conducted throughout the evening using drones and specialized units. On Monday morning, the man’s body was l…