Body Of Capsized Boat's Skipper Recovered From Detroit River, Pastor Still Missing

GROSSE ILE, Mich. (AP) — The body of the skipper of a boat that capsized in the Detroit River has been recovered, authorities said.
The body of Robert Chiles, 52, of Grosse Ile, was found about 9 p.m. Tuesday near the site of the accident, police said.
Still missing is the Rev. Stephen Rooney, 66, a native of Ireland and pastor at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Trenton. He is presumed dead.
Many people were aboard the 39-foot boat when it overturned Sunday near Grosse Ile. Most were rescued by another boater.

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