Man's body pulled from Smithfield pond

Providence resident dies in second drowning incident in one day in Ocean State

SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) — Hours after a similar incident in Lincoln, second drowning occurred in Smithfield on June 24. Advocates said it was not the first time that location was the center of tragedy. The search for a missing person at Georgiaville Pond in Smithfield ended with the recovery of a a 31-year-old Providence resident’s body. Police got the first calls to the scene at 9:15 p.m., but town officials said it was too late. “Unfortunately…

Man's body pulled from Smithfield pond

SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WPRI) — Divers have recovered the body of a 31-year-old man who was reported missing at a Smithfield pond Tuesday evening. Smithfield Deputy Fire Chief Steven Quattrini said first responders were called to Georgiaville Pond around 9 p.m. to search for a missing swimmer. SEE ALSO: Missing swimmer’s body recovered at Lincoln Woods The swimmer's friends told the first responders they were at the beach for several hours befor…

Another swimmer's body recovered in Smithfield

SMITHFIELD – Earlier tonight, a swimmer's body was recovered from Lincoln Woods State Park; news outlets say another swimmer's body has since been recovered from Georgiaville Pond.