Crime & Safety
Investigation of Possible Explosion at Salty Brine Beach Prompts Evacuations [UPDATED]
Salty Brine Beach was evacuated as a result of the investigation.
Update 3:30 p.m.: Authorities are no longer searching for a suspect as it turned out that it was seashells that were dumped from a bag, the Journal reports.
Update 1:40 p.m.: Authorities are searching for a suspect they believe planted something in the sand then fled towards Rogers Williams State Beach, the Providence Journal reports.
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Salty Brine Beach in Narragansett is being evacuated as the bomb squad investigates a possible explosion near the rocks, according to Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management spokeswoman Rayna Maguire.
Witnesses at the scene shared details of the incident on social media.
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According to the Providence Journal, a 50-year-old woman who appeared to be trapped under the rocks had to be taken to South County Hospital.
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