Unconscious woman pulled from water at Barrington Beach

Witness, police officer, EMTs work to revive woman

Posted 9/4/18

The body of a 64-year-old East Providence woman was pulled from the water at Barrington Beach on Saturday, Sept. 1 at 6:30 p.m.

A witness told police she had seen the woman floating face-down in …

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Unconscious woman pulled from water at Barrington Beach

Witness, police officer, EMTs work to revive woman

Posted

The body of a 64-year-old East Providence woman was pulled from the water at Barrington Beach on Saturday, Sept. 1 at 6:30 p.m.

A witness told police she had seen the woman floating face-down in the water, and she thought she might be snorkeling. But after noticing that the woman's arms were not moving, the witness and another bystander rushed into the water and pulled individual onto the beach. 

The witness began performing CPR on the unconscious woman, and someone called 911.

The first police officer on the scene took over for the witness and began performing CPR on the individual until the rescue arrived. EMTs then took over and continued to try to revive the woman while they transported her to a hospital.

According to police, the woman was listed in critical condition at an area hospital. 

Lifeguards are posted at Barrington Beach from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

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