CAMPBELL’S ISLAND, Ill. — On the evening of July 24, 2025, at approximately 6:39 p.m., emergency crews were dispatched to Campbell’s Island following reports of a person who had fallen into the Mississippi River.
According to officials, a group was gathered on Kay Island, located just off of Campbell’s Island, when multiple individuals fell into the river. Rescue crews responded quickly, and all individuals were safely recovered—except for one adult male, who remains unaccounted for.
A coordinated multi-agency search and recovery operation is currently underway to locate the missing individual. Authorities have not released the identity of the victim and are urging anyone with information that may assist in the search to contact the Sheriff’s Office.
Agencies assisting in the operation include:
- East Moline Fire Department
- Moline Fire Department
- Hampton Fire Department
- Arsenal Fire Department
- Bettendorf Fire Department
- Illinois State Police
- Illinois Department of Natural Resources Conservation Police
- Big River Rescue and Recovery
- Christian Aid Ministries Search and Rescue
- MercyOne Ambulance
At this time, no further information or names are being released as the search continues. Updates will be provided as they become available.
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