ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — UPDATE (11/8 2PM)
The 20-year-old man who died was identified as Enyonyi Eca from Rock Island, Rock Island County Coroner Brian Gustafson said.
An autopsy was scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 8.
Investigation into the incident remained open as of Monday afternoon.
UPDATE (11/8 7:30AM): Prior to first responder arrival, bystanders who witnessed the vehicle partially submerged Sunday night in the Mississippi River entered the water and helped remove a 21-year-old female occupant out of the car, Rock Island Police Chief Richard Landi said.
Upon arrival at about 5 p.m., the Rock Island Fire Department and Big River Rescue located the vehicle after it went completely underwater and recovered a 20-year-old male occupant who was already deceased, Landi said.
The incident remained under investigation as of Monday morning, and no names are being released at this time.
UPDATE (11/7 9:30PM): Rock Island County Coroner Brian Gustafson said one person died after drowning Sunday, Nov. 7 near Sunset Park.
Gustafson said the victim was a male.
There was no word on the age or identity of the victim.
One vehicle was pulled from the water Sunday night.
ORGINGAL (11/7 6PM): First responders were on the scene of a water rescue taking place Sunday, Nov. 7 near Sunset Park.
Rescue boats were out on the Mississippi River after officials said that a water rescue effort began at about 5 p.m.
Authorities said a vehicle submerged in the river at about that time. One person reportedly made it out of the vehicle, was rescued and sent to the hospital, where officials said they are expected to be okay.
It's unclear how many people were in the vehicle.
Tow trucks and boats made up of crews from several area departments were at the scene assisting with the effort.
This is a developing story. WQAD will post updates as they are made available.
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