OSTERVILLE – Marine rescue units were called to a marine incident at Collier’s Ledge off Osterville. The report came in sometime after 8 AM Saturday that a 36-foot vessel had struck rocks and was disabled with 8 people on board. Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills and Hyannis boats along with the Coast Guard were responding.
Officials report the vessel was stuck on the rocks and no injuries were reported. The Barnstable Harbormaster transported people from the vessel to shore.
From Barnstable Harbormaster’s office: On July 27, 2024 at approximately 8:15 PM, the Harbormaster’s Office received notification of a 36-foot vessel that had struck Colliers Ledge with eight people on board. The responding Harbormaster vessel Ocean 4, swiftly initiated a rescue operation along with other local first responders; Barnstable Police, COMM Fire Department, United States Coast Guard and Hyannis Fire.
Ocean 4, with Deputy Harbormaster Jay Horn and Assistant Harbormaster, Tyler McKay arrived on the scene at approximately 8:39 AM. The COMM Fire Boat 310 had just arrived and confirmed that all eight individuals on board were unharmed. Notably, five of the eight were children.
Upon arrival, the vessel, identified as 36-foot power vessel, was observed on the rocks with significant damage to its hull. Ocean 4 facilitated the safe transfer of five juvenile males and one adult female from the vessel to safety.
The remaining two adults, chose to stay on board to await assistance from a Towboat US.
The individuals were safely transported to Bismore Park Marina, Hyannis by Harbormaster vessel ocean 4.
Ocean 4 cleared the scene following the successful transfer and pick-up of the victims.
Towboat US engaged and managed the vessel’s tow. Remaining Law Enforcement units remained on scene until the party and vessel were successfully removed.
We commend the swift and coordinated efforts of all responding units in ensuring the safety of all individuals involved.
