Barnstable Fire Executes Multiple Water Rescues In Past 2 Weeks

BARNSTABLE, MA — The Barnstable Fire Department's fire and rescue boat has been busy over the past two weeks, completing multiple water reduces and responding to four total marine incidents.

On Thursday, officials responded to a reported kayak floating offshore between the beach off Sunset Lane and the Sandy Neck Lighthouse. The person who reported the kayak didn't know if anyone was in the water, officials said.

Officials said the kayak, once rescue officials made it out to it, appeared to have old damage and wasn't in use at the time. No victims were found in the water or on the shoreline.

In the past 13 days officials responded to four total marine incidents with two being unattended kayaks, prompting officials to offer a reminder to the public.

"The Barnstable Fire Department would like to remind everyone that you should mark your kayaks, canoes, and rowboats so that if they are found adrift, we can contact the owner and determine if we need to commence a search," the fire department said.

Labels are available for free at the fire department and Barnstable Harbormaster's Office, officials said.