ON MAY 4, 2010 OFFICER WAS DISPATCHED TO OAKLAND BEACH BOAT RAMP FOR A REPORTED BOATING ACCIDENT AT THE CONIMICUT LIGHTHOUSE WITH 5 PEOPLE ON BOARD.  THE OWNER/OPERATOR OF THE BOAT, ADVISED OFF. THAT HE LAUNCHED HIS 16' SEA RAY FROM OAKLAND BEACH BOAT RAMP AND TIED OFF TO THE CONIMICUT LIGHTHOUSE TO DO SOME FISHING.  HE ALSO STATED THAT A STORM APPROACHED CAUSING HIGH WINDS AND HEAVY SURF. THE WAVES CRASHED OVER THE STERN FLOODING THE BOAT UNTIL IS SANK. THE BOAT WAS STILL SECURED BY THE STERN LINE. ALL 5 PASSENGERS SAFELY EXITED THE BOAT BEFORE IT SUBMERGED.  WARWICK FIRE RESCUED ALL PASSENGERS WITHOUT INCIDENT.
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