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BRISTOL, R.I. — The Coast Guard is searching Tuesday for a woman who reportedly fell off a ferry in Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay.
Other passengers on the ferry from Bristol to Prudence Island reported seeing the woman fall overboard at about 6 p.m. Monday, Bristol Fire Chief Michael DeMello said.
The trip usually takes about 30 minutes.
#Update @USCG crews from STA Castle Hill, Air Station Cape Cod, CG Cutter Coho and the #NarragansettBay Marine Task Force continue their search for the PIW in the vicinity of Narragansett Bay as of first light this morning. #SAR #RhodeIsland
— USCGNortheast (@USCGNortheast) December 7, 2021
A Coast Guard vessel searched through the night and a helicopter resumed the search at first light Tuesday, the Coast Guard said in a tweet. The Narragansett Bay Marine Task Force is also helping with the search, which was hampered by strong winds, DeMello said.
It is unclear what caused the woman to fall in the water.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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