Emergency Teams Rescue Hunters After Mississippi River Boat Capsize
Two duck hunters were safely rescued following a boat overturn near West Alton on the Mississippi River, prompting a swift response from emergency crews.
Dec 10, 2025 8:14 AM
Dec 10, 2025 9:24 AM
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ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. — Emergency crews responded Wednesday morning, Dec. 10, 2025, to a water rescue near West Alton after a boat overturned on the Mississippi River, authorities said.
The incident occurred near the Lincoln Shields Recreation Area, north of the Clark Bridge. St. Charles County requested assistance from the Missouri State Highway Patrol following reports that two duck hunters were in the overturned boat.
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Officials confirmed that both individuals were safely out of the water.
No further details about the incident were immediately available.
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