Crime & Safety
Missing Surfer In Little Compton Makes It Safely Back To Shore
The male surfer was reported missing a little before 6 p.m. on Saturday.
Officials got a report of a missing male surfer a little before 6 p.m. on Saturday. Around 7:10 p.m., Chief Richard Petrin reported he made it back to shore safely on his own.
A name and residence for the surfer were not available.
Getting a report of a missing male surfer near West Island, which is offshore from the Sakonnet Lighthouse, Petrin said they had a boat in the water ready to look for the surfer. The U.S. Coast Guard was called to assist, but never made it, Petrin added.
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"He got in on his own," Petrin said.
With Hurricane Irene making its way up the east coast, Petrin said the waves were about three to four feet high.
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