Connecticut Man Dies At Rhode Island Beach, Police Say

A Connecticut man died after his body was found floating in the water at a Rhode Island beach.

A Farmington man died at Misquamicut State Beach in Westerly, Rhode Island after being pulled from the water by lifeguards.
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07/11/2023 9:00 a.m.

Hartford County resident Frank Sievel, age 74, of Farmington, was pulled from the ocean around 12:45 p.m. Friday, July 7 at the Misquamicut State Beach in Westerly, Rhode Island.

According to Westerly Police Chief Paul Gingerella, lifeguards pulled Sievel, who was unresponsive, from the water and began life-saving measures.

He was transported to the Westerly Hospital and was pronounced dead, the chief said.

Gingerella said the incident is currently being investigated as a drowning or medical issue.

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