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Man Drowns in Woonsocket After Several People Make Rescue Attempt

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Story Created: Jul 19, 2008 at 11:24 PM EST

Story Updated: Jul 21, 2008 at 10:58 AM EST

Caution tape and no swimming signs now surround Veteran's Memorial Park in Woonsocket after a man drowned there Saturday afternoon.

Sources tell ABC 6 that the man has been identified as Sidney Jones of Providence RI.

Witnesses tell ABC 6 that several people helped pull Jones from the water, and then tried to revive him on a dock, but it was too late.

ABC 6 Reporter Jennifer Gannon has that story...

Sunday, Jul 20 at 5:07 PM Scott wrote ...

Mayor Susan Menard isn't responsible for putting a lifeguard at the park...the state is since it is a state park. Perhaps you should get your facts straight before you write your comments.

Sunday, Jul 20 at 12:01 AM Bob wrote ...

Woonsocket Mayor Susan Menard, who is under investigation for corruption by the city council has refused to place lifeguards at the park.

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