On 6-9-13 Sgt responded to Charlestown Breachway for a report of a person in the water.  While enroute Sgt spoke to DEM Regional Manager who stated that Lifeguard had rescued the victim  in the water and that the boat was running in circles at the entrance of the Breachway.  When Sgt arrive on scene, she spoke with Victim who stated that he headed out the Charlestown Breachway to go fishing in the RI Sound.  When he returned later he was heading into the Breachway when a large wave, which he did not see, caught the stern of his boat causing the boat to heel to starboard. He was tossed into the water and the boat continued to run in circles just outside the Breachway.  A lifeguard with a rescue board brought him to shore. He said he was wearing a life jacket at the time of the accident.  A friend transported Victim to Westerly Hospital for treatment. PT. Judith USCG arrived on scene and was unable to get close to the boat.  The engine stopped, the boat drifted to shore, and then overturned in the surf.  Off. and Sgt righted the boat and secured it to shore.  Victim  said there were approximately $6,000 worth of damages to his boat.
CHARLESTOWN