Incident Details
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Victim Identified: The Adams County Coroner, Scott Graham, confirmed the victim was 25-year-old Parker James David Warning, from Mendon, Illinois. https://www.wgem.com
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Incident Overview: The incident occurred on Tuesday night (relative to the reporting on August 20, 2025). Missouri authorities alerted Quincy, Illinois, deputies and police after someone reported losing sight of a man who had fallen into the Mississippi River from a boat. https://www.wgem.comMuddy River News
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Search and Recovery:
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Rescue operations were launched across the stretch between the Quincy Memorial Bridge and Hogback Island.
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Teams involved included Adams County deputies, Quincy police, Tri-Township Fire Department, Quincy Fire Department, Adams County Emergency Management, and the Voluntary Emergency Corps. Drones were also deployed. Muddy River News
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The body was recovered and turned over to the coroner. Muddy River Newshttps://www.wgem.com
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Investigation Status:
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The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is overseeing the investigation.
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The Adams County Sheriff’s Office and Coroner are also actively involved. https://www.wgem.comMuddy River News
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Summary Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Victim | Parker James David Warning, 25, Mendon, IL |
| Incident Time | Tuesday night, reported August 20, 2025 |
| Location | Mississippi River — between Quincy Memorial Bridge and Hogback Island |
| Recovery Teams | Multiple local and emergency agencies including drone deployment |
| Investigation | Led by Illinois DNR; supported by Adams County Sheriff’s Office & coroner |
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