Newport
| Recommended 
Search for fisherman continues off Newport
01:00 AM EDT on Monday, July 2, 2007
NEWPORT — Coast Guard crews continued to search yesterday for a Watertown, Mass., man who disappeared Saturday afternoon while spearfishing from a kayak off Brenton Point.
A Coast Guard cutter patrolled the area throughout the night Saturday, with helicopters, state Department of Environmental Management personnel and divers returning at first light yesterday, the Coast Guard reported.
The crews searched as far as 15 miles south of where Phillip Stevens, 59, was last seen.
Stevens had planned to meet his wife around 3:30 p.m. Saturday. When he failed to show up, she called the Coast Guard.
Stevens’ kayak and his spear were found on the shore.
Stevens was said to be fishing about 20 yards from the shore, in about 14 feet of water.
 | 34th Annual, Cape Verdean Independence Day festival |
 | North Providence Firefighter's Lunch |
 | Giant poison ivy plants grow in Jamestown marsh |
More Newport stories
Newport Music Festival plans 57 programs, 17 days of music in July
Most Viewed Yesterday
A gangster’s tale: New Dillinger film is close to the truth, Brown prof. says
Providence to host Fourth fireworks
Tough times prompt 3 communities to cancel July 4 fireworks shows
Most active surveys
Why do you think Sarah Palin is prematurely stepping down as Alaska's governor?
Does Tim Wakefield deserve to be an All Star?
Is Jonathan Papelbon capable of eventually reaching 500 saves, as Mariano Rivera did?
Most e-mailed in the last 24 hours
Reader Reaction
You must be logged in to contribute. Log in | Register Now!
You are logged in as screenname | Log Out
You are logged in, but do not have a "screen" name. Create a Screen Name