A boating accident occurred near Frys Cove on 10-10-12 involving a shellfisherman in the water off Pier 1 in Davisville.  The victim was picked up by a good Samaritan vessel and later transported to Kent Hospital.  DEM Officers arrived at Kent to interview victim who was being treated for mild hypothermia.  victim stated that he was Shellfishing in the area of Frys cove and was finishing up for the day.  He anchored his vessel with the bow facing into the wind and seas which had picked up out of the southeast.  He went to the doghouse and noticed there was water in there and the gas tank floating.  He realized the boat was sinking and began to take his oilers off but was only able to get them to his waist before the boat began to roll under him.  He grabbed his PFD and hung onto it. He was not able to don it fully.  The boat sank and the doghouse broke free from it. He grabbed onto the doghouse and hung on. He was able to get the attention of a man on the NOAA ship docked to the pier nearby who called for help. A survey vessel in the area assisted victim and brought him to shore and met a waiting rescue.
NORTH KINGSTOWN               