Two people saved in dramatic rescue from grounded boat along Maine coast
By Adam Bartow
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HARPSWELL, Maine (WMTW) — Two people were rescued after their boat became stuck on some rocks along Mark Island off the coast of Harpswell on Monday.
Harpswell Marine Resources and Harbor Management says responders were called to the island at about 6:35 p.m. for reports of a 30-foot boat disabled and taking on water.
A lobsterman from Bailey Island and a team from Determination Marine arrived first and found two people were still on the boat. They also determined that a smaller skiff would be needed to reach the people, because of the rocky shelf.
A short time later, the Yarmouth Harbormaster and a marine unit arrived. In what Harpswell Marine Resources called “a dramatic scene,” the two people on board jumped into the water and got onto the island.
The Yarmouth Harbormaster was then able to reach them from a different part of the island.
The two people were taken to Cooks Wharf on Bailey Island to be evaluated by EMS.
Due to the rough surf conditions, the boat stayed in place on the rocks on Mark Island Monday night.
The Harpswell Harbormaster was scheduled to evaluate the scene Tuesday morning for pollution. Salvage operations will begin when weather conditions allow.
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