Crime & Safety
2 Teens Stranded On Boat Rescued By Falmouth Firefighters
Two teens stranded on a small boat in Eel River were rescued by the Falmouth Fire Department.

FALMOUTH, MA — Two teens stranded on a boat in Eel River were rescued by the Falmouth Fire Department.
Around 4:15 p.m., Thursday, the department's marine unit was called to the river after reports of a small boat struggling to get to shore. Fire officials said the two teens couldn't make it back because of winds and a strong current.
"Fortunately, they were both wearing PFD’s, didn’t panic, grabbed a mooring ball and called for assistance," fire officials said in a statement.
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Fire officials sent out a boat and rescued the teens. No injuries were reported.
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