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“On Monday afternoon Chief 1, Engine 1, Marine 1 and Unit 1 responded to the Town Wharf for a report of a vessel taking on water.
Crews found a 1932 46’ wooden hull vessel that was rapidly taking on water and tied to a float. Crews deployed multiple gas powered and electric pumps to help keep the vessel above water.
Luckily the pumps were able to remove the majority of the water (approximately 4-5’) preventing any further damage to the vessel and before any fuels could leak creating an environmental concern.
Once the vessel was pumped out enough firefighters along with some helping hands and Marine 1 were able to get the boat into the ramp for it to be towed.
The Mattapoisett Harbormaster was also on scene providing assistance throughout the incident.” Mattapoisett Fire Rescue
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