New Bedford Guide Your Guide to New Bedford and South Coast, MA
The Buzzards Bay Marine Task force was requested to assist US Coast Guard in the outer New Bedford harbor for a 72′ scalloper boat with 6 men on-board taking on water.
The New Bedford, Dartmouth and Fairhaven Fire Departments, Towboat US and the New Bedford and Fairhaven Harbormasters, and USCG helicopter also responded.
Upon arrival, USCG lowered two pumps to the vessel but the pumps could not keep up. At this time, the USCG with the help of TowBoatUS went in and rescued all 6 fishermen.
The crew was transported to New Bedford harbored and evaluated by EMS. The vessel was left adrift until the towing company could return and is currently docked and being dewatered in New Bedford’s south end near Brittney Dye plant and will be returned to the New bBedfird harbor soon.
“What a strong team effort by all involved and despite the extremely rough weather conditions this morning, we are relieved that everyone will be returning home safely.” – New Bedford Fire Department Chief Gomes
I know plenty americans that fish and without work right now. Just saying…im not for illegal aliens