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The story behind the R.I. sea monster epic, 'Mother, Mother Ocean'

The story behind the R.I. sea monster epic, 'Mother, Mother Ocean'

Update: 2025-08-28
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We’re going back more than two decades to an iconic 2002 news story that took place on a beach in Portsmouth. 12 News’s Sean Daly reported on a couple who said they saw a sea monster, in an epic video segment known as “Mother, Mother Ocean.” Now, Frog and Toad -- a Providence gift store -- has immortalized that story with a new T-shirt and poster. Daly and Frog & Toad co-owner Asher Schofield join host Edward Fitzpatrick to talk about this piece of Rhode Island lore. Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@globe.com.

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The story behind the R.I. sea monster epic, 'Mother, Mother Ocean'

The story behind the R.I. sea monster epic, 'Mother, Mother Ocean'