Boat Rescue By Tolland Fire Department Hailed As A Model Operation

Ok ... it was a small boat, but the TFD went above and beyond.

Posted Wed, Mar 18, 2026 at 11:28 am ET|Updated Thu, Mar 19, 2026 at 8:51 am ET

TOLLAND, CT — A stranded boat was retrieved from the frigid waters of Crandall's Pond in Tolland earlier this week.

OK ... it was a model boat, but it was still a stellar effort by the Tolland Fire Department

Tolland Town Manager Brian Foley said a resident had his model boat out on the pond, and it became disabled.

"Rather than have him attempt to get it, one of Tolland’s bravest jumped in a kayak and went out and got it for him," Foley said.

The family then made a donation to the Tolland Food Pantry in appreciation, Foley said.

"Thanks to Chief Littell and TFD for (overseeing) the search and rescue mission," Foley said.

Oh, and FYI, rec center kayaks are free for residents to use.

Check out the rescue:

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