WELLFLEET – A driver had to be rescued after their vehicle reportedly became disabled in the rising tide at the Lieutenant Island Bridge in Wellfleet. Rescuers responded to the location about 2 PM with a boat to rescue the person from the bridge who declined medical treatment. A wrecker was called to retrieve the vehicle.
From Wellfleet Fire: On March 24, 2023, at approximately 2:05 PM the Wellfleet Fire Department was dispatched to a report of one person trapped on the Lt. Island Bridge at the high tide. Wellfleet Fire and Police Department personnel arrived on scene within four minutes of the dispatch time. Wellfleet Fire Marine 92 was deployed and Firefighter EMT/Paramedics were able to transport one (1) individual off of the bridge back to dry ground without further need for medical attention. Always, great team work between the Wellfleet Fire and Police Departments.
The bridge is routinely surrounded by the incoming tide:
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