Body found on Portsmouth beach

By: News Staff

news@abc6.com

PORTSMOUTH, R.I. – A body was found at Teddy’s Beach in Portsmouth at approximately 7:00 a.m. Wednesday.

Portsmouth Police received a call from a person stating that they saw a body in the water.

The body was later identified as Ronald Atkins, 77, of Portsmouth.

Atkins is believed to have been kayaking as a kayak was found near his body.

Foul play is not suspected.

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