Truck Recovered From Mississippi River Near Meyer
MEYER, Ill. A vehicle that went into the Mississippi River near Meyer, Illinois, was recovered Wednesday by BBR Towing, several days after the original incident.
During the initial response, Tri-Township Fire Department, Lima-Tioga Fire Department and the Adams County Sheriff’s Department were reported to be working at the scene. The vehicle’s sole occupant was also present when law enforcement and emergency crews first responded.
The truck remained in the river until recovery crews were able to remove it several days later.
BBR Towing also credited Ursa Farmers Co-Op with being a major asset during the recovery effort, saying the cooperative provided heavy equipment that helped crews successfully remove the vehicle from the river. The vehicle was estimated to be about 80 feet off the bank from where it entered the river.
No injuries or fatalities were reported in connection with the incident.
