Two dead after boating accident on Mississippi River

DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) – The Iowa DNR is investigating after a boating accident left two people dead Saturday.

Officials were called to Massey Marina for reports of a single boat accident.

The DNR said it received a report around 3:00 Saturday afternoon of a boat hitting a floating object in the Mississippi River.

Officials said three occupants were ejected from the boat.

Officials said the other two male occupants have since been recovered and pronounced dead at the scene.

The DNR said the incident is under investigation.