ROCK ISLAND - The search continues for a man missing since Saturday night on the Mississippi River near Rock Island.

Mark A. Bower, 48 of Rock Island, was reported missing by friends who could not find Bower aboard the boat. He was last seen aboard when the 37-foot craft passed Andalusia Island on the way to Sunset Marina.

Surface and sonar searches started immediately after notification and continue, weather-permitting.

Responding agencies include, the Illinois Conservation Police, U.S. Coast Guard, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Rock Island County Sheriff, Rock Island Fire Department and Davenport Fire Department.

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