A boating accident occurred on 8-10-12 on the Warren River involving a 2-person kayak that capsized.  Passengers in the Kayak both reported that they were along the southern channel of the Warren River along the Rumstick Pt. shore when a boat passed their kayak.  The resulting wake approached too fast for the two men to maneuver into the wake causing the kayak to overturn.  Both were in the water with life jackets on when subject began to experience difficulties breathing and was trying to keep himself above water.  A good Samaritan in another kayak assisted and towed both men to a sandy beach area along Rumstick shoreline. subject's condition worsened and was in need of emergency help.  operaotr summoned help from a distant house.  Rescue personnel eventually arrived and transported occupant to RI Hospital for treatment of a heart attack.
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