Three rescued after boat overturns in Buzzards Bay

MARION — Three people were rescued after their boat capsized in Buzzards Bay in the early afternoon on Wednesday, June 11.

Marion first responders arrived on scene after emergency dispatchers received a 911 call at 12:46 p.m. from the three individuals who were near Bird Island when their boat capsized.

Personnel from the Harbormaster Department safely removed the individuals, who were all wearing life vests, from the water and brought them aboard Harbormaster Patrol Boat MH-1, according to the Marion Police Department.

Once onboard, Harbormaster personnel administered first aid and assessed the individuals for any injuries before personnel from Marion EMS and the Marion Fire Department took over.

Two of the individuals were brought to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The third individual did not need to go to the hospital.

The Mattapoisett Harbormaster Department also assisted with recovery operations, retrieving belongings lost when the boat capsized.

“I would like to thank our Harbormaster personnel for their prompt response, quickly rescuing these three individuals and bringing them back to shore, making sure they received proper medical treatment,” said Marion Police Chief Richard Nighelli. “If not for fast-acting rescue personnel, this situation could have easily turned tragic.”

Marion Harbormaster Adam Murphy said, “These swift, coordinated efforts between the Marion and Mattapoisett Harbormasters, Marion EMS and Marion Fire Department ensured a safe rescue of all occupants, and no further injuries or navigation hazards have been reported.

The incident remains under review.