Police-lights-300x192Authorities in northeast Iowa are investigating a drowning that happened Monday afternoon near New Albin.

The Allamakee County Sheriff’s Department says the body of a 46-year-old male was found shortly before 5 p.m. near a dock on the Mississippi River.

Authorities say a preliminary investigation indicates the man had been fishing from the dock and fell into the river. The name of the individual is not being released at this time. No foul play is suspected.

(Reporting by Darin Svenson, KDEC, Decorah)

Radio Iowa