RedactedNarrative: A boating accident occurred on April 16, 2020 at Johnson’s Pond, Coventry, RI involving two boats with subjects in the water.  EPO’s Officer 1 and Officer 2 both arrived on scene and witnessed that both boats had sunk.  There were 2 people in each boat at the time of the incident.  Vessel 1 and Vessel 2, both flat-bottom boats with very little freeboard when loaded w/passengers and gear, were launched from the boat ramp at Zeke’s Bridge. strong winds and gusts made the water choppy.  V1 Operator and V1 Passenger were aboard Vessel 1 (Coleman, 12ft).  V2 Operator and V2 Passenger were aboard Vessel 2 (the Charloma 10Ft). After Vessel 1 was launched it started taking on water over the gunwale and was sinking.  Subjects in Vessel 2 attempted to render aid when one of them from Vessel 1 tried to board the smaller vessel (V2), then that boat began taking on water and capsized as well. All four subjects ended up in the water.  A close-by resident provided aid and rescued all four from the water and brought them to safety on a dock behind 13 Three AM Rd.  all subjects refused treatment.