ATCHISON COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating an incident on the Missouri River in Atchison County and have made an arrest.
Shortly after 7p.m. September 1, officers responded to report of a boating accident in the 200 block River Road in Atchison County, according to Atchison Police Chief Mike Wilson
The report indicated a boating accident had occurred involving a small fishing boat that had been traveling south on the river and a northbound barge. The Atchison Fire Department’s boat and the Atchison County Rescue boat also responded.
It was determined that on board on the small fishing boat were two individuals. Operating the boat was Marvin L. Reese, 50, Atchison. A passenger on the boat was identified as Chandler A. Reese, 21, Atchison.
Witnesses reported seeing the fishing boat collide with the front of the barge. Both occupants on the boat and the vessel went underneath the barge.
Both men were able to surface and were rescued. A private boater rescued one of the men and the barge rescued the other. They were not injured, according to Wilson.
Kansas Wildlife and Parks officers responded to the scene and investigated the incident. As a result of the investigation, officers f Marvin Reese on requested charges of operating a watercraft while intoxicated. Officials located the fishing boat a short distance down stream.