5 People Rescued From Boat Taking On Water Off Cape Cod Coast

YARMOUTH, MA — Officials with Yarmouth Natural Resources rescued five people after their boat started taking in water off the coast of Cape Cod.

Just before 9 a.m., Thursday, Yarmouth Natural Resources was called to a boat off Point Gammon. Officials said the 23-foot boat took on water, and one of the people aboard had a medical issue.

Officials with Yarmouth Natural Resources, Yarmouth and Hyannis firefighters, the Barnstable harbormaster and the U.S. Coast Guard came to rescue the boaters and assess the damage.

Yarmouth fire officials brought the person with a medical issue to Cape Cod Hospital's ramp, but the person refused transport to the hospital. The other emergency officials used a J49 boat to tow the disabled vessel.

With the 2021 boating season just around the corner, Yarmouth Natural Resources urged residents to make sure they have the proper safety equipment on board. Questions can be directed to the department at 508-760-4800.