1705hrs on 07/27/2023 a Marine Search and Rescue was initiated, Marine Task Force vessel subsequently located the victim.  Victim was found floating with PFD on but unresponsive.  Victim later pronounced dead at hospital.  Unknown at this time what the victim's cause of death was or how the victim ended up in the water separated from his kayak.  The weather on the date of the incident began to turn at around 1600hrs that afternoon, with high winds and rain following.
Sakonnet River
Portsmouth                    