TRURO – A still easterly breeze proved too much for a kayaker trying to get back to shore shortly before noon Friday. The woman found herself nearly a mile off Cold Storage Beach on the bay side of Truro. A companion went after the woman in another kayak. Truro Fire and the Coast Guard responded and both parties were returned to shore. They were evaluated but appeared ok.
FALMOUTH – The Coast Guard rescued three people after their small sailboat reportedly capsized off Woods Hole shortly before 3 PM. The three were evaluated but appeared uninjured.
CHATHAM – The Chatham Harbormaster and Chatham Firefighters rescued four people after their vessel capsized in the North Cut in Chatham Harbor around 3 PM. The victims were brought into the Chatham Fish Pier for evaluation. Further details were not immediately available.
SANDWICH – As many as three swimmers reportedly got caught in a rip current off North Shore Boulevard around 4 PM. Sandwich Fire and Coast Guard responded to the call for help. According to reports, bystanders made a human chain to reach the people and bring them safely to shore. A total of 5 people were evaluated onshore.
Photos by Craig S. Chadwick/CWN
