RedactedNarrative: EPOs were on patrol in Narragansett Bay during the air show when they heard a distress signal over VHF 16 reporting that a nine-year old male struck his head and was unconscious.  The victim was on a blue 32’Everglade and in the area of Jones Ledge. Officers immediately responded to the scene and advised Dispatch.  USCG and Metro Control also responded.  The location of the “Everglade” was off Bonnet Shores in the West Passage of Narragansett Bay. A helicopter along with Jamestown and No. Kingstown Fire Boats also responded.  As EPO’s arrived on scene, USCG put one of their crew on the “Everglade” and then made way to Pier 5. Narragansett Fire and Rescue then responded along with DEM’s Sgt. and EPO to help clear the area for the vessel and emergency personnel.  
  There were 3 male adults and three male children on board.  The victim’s father owned the “Everglade”.   Victim was conscious at the time EPO was on board.  He assisted with moving the victim by backboard off the boat and onto a stretcher in the parking lot where he was then transported by ambulance with his father to the hospital.  The cause of the accident was the “Everglade” hit a wake and Victim struck his head.  There were numerous boats leaving the location of the airshow when the incident occurred.
  