RIDEM Off responded to a boat that was taking on water in the Providence River in the vicinity of Pawtuxet/Warwick area.  When Off. arrived both Warwick Fire and East Providence Harbor Master were assisting the vessel.  The operator of the boat stated that they were traveling southbound in the Providence River when one of the passengers spotted a large piling floating on the surface of the water.  operator had no time to avoid the piling, drove over it causing a loud noise.  The boat then started taking on water.   The officier reported that there were two-foot white caps in the sea which prevented the piling from being spotted.  There were no injuries to report and arrangements were made to have the boat towed.  All passengers were unharmed towed back to safety.
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