Crime & Safety

Drowning Woman Saved, In Critical Condition

According to Narragansett police, Linda M. Iasimone, 53, of Warwick, remains in critical condition following a near-drowning at the town beach.

Release courtesy of the Narragansett Police Department.

At about 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 9, the Narragansett police and fire departments responded to the Narragansett Town Beach for a woman who was drowning.

When police and rescue personnel arrived on scene CPR was being performed. The woman, Linda M. Iasimone, 53, of Warwick, was transported by Narragansett Fire Department to South County Hospital and is currently in critical condition.

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The Narragansett Town beach is closed for the season and there are no lifeguards on duty. Police said the first responder was a resident of Burrillville.

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