Rhode Island
2 fishermen missing off the coast of Little Compton, RI
A search was underway Saturday for two brothers who reportedly went missing in the water off of Warren’s Point Beach Club in Little Compton, Rhode Island.
NBC10 Boston affiliate WJAR reports several agencies are involved in the search for the fishermen, including the Rhode Island Department of Emergency Management, the Coast Guard and marine unites from Middletown, Tiverton, Newport and Little Compton.
Witnesses told WJAR the brothers are 31 and 29 years old.
Maritime and land searches were conducted through the day Saturday before being called off. First responders will meet to discuss plans for continuing their searches, WJAR reports.
No other information was immediately available.