Crime & Safety
Water Search Canceled In Narragansett Bay: Coast Guard
The Coast Guard said an unmanned but running skiff was spotted in the bay. Hours later, police found the boater safe at home.
NEWPORT, RI —A water search was underway Friday near Newport. The Coast Guard said an unmanned but running skiff was spotted in the bay south of Coggeshall Ledge. The area is popular for fishing.
According to Nicole J. Groll, in the Coast Guard's Boston Public Affairs Office, the search started around 4 p.m. when the authorities were notified. Station Castle Hill in Newport sent a boat out to look for a person in the water. Air Station Cape Cod also sent a helicopter.
The search was a false alarm. Ultimately, the boat owner was located at home. He had not been in danger.
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#FinalUpdate Sector Southeastern New England watch standers and local PD located the owner of the vessel safely in his home. We'd like to remind mariners to double check their lines and make sure their vessel is secured before leaving. #SAR
— USCGNortheast (@USCGNortheast) November 17, 2018
Marine Task Force operating in Wide Area 5. Talking about an Orange life jacket in the water
— Chris Palmer (@CJPFirePhotos) November 16, 2018
.@USCGNortheast Station Castle Hill and Air Station Cape Cod rescue crews are searching for a person in the water in Narragansett Bay after a running, unmanned 14-foot skiff was found 1.3 nautical miles south of Coggeshall Ledge. If you have information call, 508-457-3211. #SAR pic.twitter.com/Gp3zz4kP8w
— USCGNortheast (@USCGNortheast) November 16, 2018
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