Police Rescue Man from Narrow River

According to a release from Narragansett Police, officers made a rescue of a fisherman in the Narrow River on Monday night.

In a press release issued by Deputy Chief Gerald Driscoll, police responded to the mouth of the Narrow River behind Boston Neck Road after receiving a noise complaint at about 11:36 p.m. Monday.

When they arrived on scene, police said they heard a man, later identified as Derek Calabro, screaming for help.

Police said he told them that he had been fishing there with his brother Michael and their friend Matthew Lacroix, and that Michael had fallen in and gotten swept away by the current. Lacroix had gone in after him.

According to police, heavy fog hindered the rescue efforts. Police found that Lacroix had managed to pull himself on to the shore, but they heard Michael Calabro yelling from about 50 to 75 yards away in the river.

At that point, patrolman Patrick O’Brien put on a floatation device and entered the water. Using a lifeline under the supervision of patrolman Kyle Edwards, and following the screams, O’Brien was able to get to Michael Calabro and pull him to the shore.

The three men were treated on scene by the Narragansett Fire Department. No serious injuries were suffered.