Crime & Safety

Rescue Crews Save 5 From Sinking Boat in Sakonnet

A boat traveling from Connecticut began taking on water after striking an object in the Sakonnet River Monday evening.

 

Five people were rescued Monday evening near the Portsmouth shore after their boat began taking on water in the Sakonnet River. 

"We've received a report from the U.S. Coast Guard that there was a boat taking on water in the Sakonnet River," said Portsmouth Fire Chief Michael Cranson. 

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The powerboat with five on board was traveling from Connecticut to a Portsmouth marina when it struck an object in the Sakonnet River around 6:30 p.m. 

Rescue crews and boats from Portsmouth, Middletown, Tiverton, Providence and Warwick, as well as the U.S. Coast Guard, were called to respond.

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Boats from Middletown, Tiverton and Portsmouth were the first to arrive. Mutual aid from Warwick and Providence was later canceled. 

All five people on the boat were transported to shore. The boat was secured by anchor about 500 feet north of the Glen Manor House dock. 

No injuries were reported. 


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