2 Injured After Boat Hits Break Wall In Clinton

CLINTON, CT — Two people were injured after a boat hit a break wall on Tuesday, fire officials said.

The Clinton Volunteer Fire Department responded to the Kelsey Point break wall for a vessel that had lost power and drifted onto the break wall, officials said.

The vessel was taking on water with two people on board.

"Our members assisted in removing the individuals from the wall, bringing the vessel to the boat launch, and getting it out of the water before it sank," fire officials said. "Two individuals were evaluated on scene for minor injuries."

"People often ask why our boat stays in the water year-round. The answer is simple: for situations like this. Anglers, hunters, and commercial vessels are on the water year-round. Being located between two USCG stations our mutual aid partners, and ourselves are often first on scene to any emergencies on the water. Today, Clinton was assisted by Westbrook Fire and Madison Hose Co. No. 1," fire officials said.

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