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Body Recovered Off Newport's Ocean Drive – Newport Buzz
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The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management confirmed on Wednesday that a body was recovered off Ocean Drive in Newport, near Brenton Point State Park.
Authorities are awaiting identification from the state medical examiner to determine if the body is that of a 20-year-old East Providence man who went missing in the water in late June. The discovery of the body comes as part of an ongoing investigation by local law enforcement.
Further details will be released as they become available.
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Rhode Island Canoe and Kayak Association shares safety tips amid recent deaths
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A local association is sharing safety tips following a double kayaking tragedy in East Providence on the 4th of July.
President of the Rhode Island Canoe and Kayak Association, Erick Eckilson, said it’s always best to go out on the water in groups.
“We always encourage people not to paddle alone,” said Eckilson. “It’s really dangerous to go out alone, always go out in a group if you can,” he said.
Eckilson said it’s also important to consider your skill level and the conditions of the body of water you’re entering.
“Stay in places that are in your skill level, conditions can change quick if it’s windy, if there are waves,” he said.
Eckilson reminded kayakers to always wear a life vest.
“Always, always have to wear a life jacket,” exclaimed Eckilson. “It needs to be zipped, it needs to be buckled, you need to have it on because it can literally save your life if you go into the water,” Eckilson said.
East Providence police said they expect to release the names of the two victims Saturday.
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