
USCG file photo
Coast Guard Sector Southeast New England watchstanders received a report from the captain of fishing vessel Independence that a 45-year old male on board was suffering from stomach pains at approximately 3:05 p.m.
A 47-foot motor life boat crew from Coast Guard Station Point Judith launched immediately to aid the ill man.
The man was transported to emergency medical services wainting at the station at 5 p.m.