Surfer in distress near Kent Cronin beach, Narragansett RI


A male surfer wearing a black wetsuit with a pink and purple board is in distress about a quarter mile off Camp Cronin near the beach. Rescue teams have been trying for hours to bring him back but have not succeeded. His head remains above water as rescuers respond.
Audio|Source: Southern Rhode Island and Southeastern Connecticut Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Patching all units. It's going to be off of Camp Cronin near the Lighthouse and the beach about a quarter mile out for a surfer in distress.
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The front station has been trying to get him back in for a few hours and has not been successful.
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It's going to be a male in a black wetsuit and a pink and purple board. His head is above water at this time. Thank you two on the way to the boat.
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You're responding to about 1634.
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Chief Rescue wants to respond to the boat.
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Responding 1633.
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For feedback, the polling party is going to be next to a great Toyota. He'll be flagging you down when he gets into the parking lot. He still has eyes on the subject, head still above water.
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Location mentioned:
Narragansett, RI 02882
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