Crime & Safety

5 People Rescued From Sinking Ship In Buzzards Bay

The surface water in the bay this morning measured 67 degrees, according to satellite readings provided by the NOAA.​

FALMOUTH, MA — Marion marine rescuers pulled five people out of the water Saturday when their boat overturned in Buzzards Bay.

The boat was situated near Cleveland East Ledge, when the rescue boat came out to help. All five were taken to Mattapoisett Harbor and evaluated by emergency medical services.

"We continue to remind all boaters to wear your life jackets at all time," Marion Fire officials posted to Facebook.

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The surface water in the bay this morning measured 67 degrees, according to satellite readings provided by the NOAA.

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