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    Man’s body found at Scarborough State Beach

    By Raymond Baccari,

    7 hours ago

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    NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WPRI) — An investigation is underway after a man’s body was recovered on Thursday at Scarborough South State Beach.

    The man was identified as 63-year-old William Dickey of South Kingstown, according to the R.I. Department of Environmental Management (DEM).

    The DEM said it got a call from a family member who reported that Dickey went out for a swim Wednesday afternoon and never returned.

    The DEM and Narragansett police are now investigating.

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