Missouri Family Rescued From Sinking Boat on Mississippi

Members of a family are recovering after being rescued from a sinking boat on the Mississippi River.

KMOV-TV reports that a family of four was rescued Tuesday night in St. Charles County.

Firefighters say two adults and two children were on a boat near Two Branch Marina around 9:15 p.m. when it began to sink. Other boaters were able to pull all four to safety before rescue crews arrived.

No one was hurt. Authorities aren't sure what caused the boat to sink.