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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Yahoo
Off-Duty Firefighters Rescue 3 After Car Plunges '15-20 Feet' Upside-Down into Water, Saving Them from 'Mortal Danger'
Gloucester, Mass., authorities said a car containing three people "plunged about 15-20 feet into the water" at a park on May 18 Two off-duty firefighters and some bystanders helped rescue the victims, who were later hospitalized "Three people could have easily been lost in Gloucester this morning if not for the bold and decisive actions of these two firefighters and a group of very brave bystanders," said a fire officialA group of off-duty firefighters and Good Samaritans are heroes after they helped rescue three people from a car that plunged into the water of a Gloucester, Mass., park. In a news release from the Gloucester Fire Department, officials said it responded to the incident that occurred on the morning of Sunday, May 18, at St. Peter's Park. The department said Deputy Chief Andrew McRobb and Lt. William Doucette, both of whom were off-duty at the time, witnessed the crash and alerted authorities around 10:49 a.m., local time. Doucette entered the water and helped crew members of a local lobster boat who used a hammer to break one of the vehicle's windows so the occupants could get out, the fire department said. 'They worked together quickly with a small group of brave bystanders to help all three of the car's occupants out of the vehicle, which had landed on its roof,' the news release stated. The submerged vehicle's occupants were freed but still in the water by the time emergency responders arrived at the scene, the department added. Doucette, McRobb and some bystanders administered aid to the victims and kept their heads safely above water. The victims, who were conscious and alert following the rescue, were later taken to a hospital with various injuries, the department said, which added that Doucette was also transported for medical treatment with minor injuries. 'Lt. Doucette jumped into the water with little regard for his own safety,' Gloucester Fire Deputy Chief Tom LoGrande said, per the news release. 'I'm happy to report that Lt. Doucette is okay after this ordeal. Three people could have easily been lost in Gloucester this morning if not for the bold and decisive actions of these two firefighters and a group of very brave bystanders.' LoGrande said it was fortunate that the incident happened during a low tide and not a high tide. Gloucester Fire added that, based on a preliminary investigation, the vehicle 'was driven around granite barriers and over the seawall, where it plunged about 15-20 feet into the water.' The vehicle was towed from the water, the department said. Police are investigating the incident. Gloucester Fire Chief Eric Smith expressed gratitude to those involved in the rescue. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. 'If not for all of their selfless efforts, this could have been a tragic day in Gloucester,' Smith said in the news release. 'Instead, this is an inspirational story of our community banding together to help three people in mortal danger. All of these people working together in an emergency makes me proud to be a Gloucester resident.' Read the original article on People
Boston Globe
18-05-2025
- Automotive
- Boston Globe
Three people rescued after car plunges into Harbor Cove in Gloucester
The crash happened around 11 a.m. at St. Peter's Park, according to the statement. The driver went around granite barriers and over the seawall, before falling between 15 and 20 feet and landing upside down in the water. Several people, including crew members of a Gloucester-based lobster boat, witnessed the crash and jumped in the water to help, breaking one of the car windows with a hammer to help free the occupants. Two off-duty firefighters — Deputy Chief Andrew McRobb and Lieutenant William Doucette — also witnessed the crash and called for help before jumping in the water to help free the passengers. By the time fire crews arrived, all three passengers were freed from the car but remained in the water, according to the statement. Bystanders and the off-duty firefighters rendered aid until help arrived, according to the statement. Advertisement All three passengers were conscious and alert when they were removed from the water and transported to local hospitals. 'Fortunately it was low tide and not high tide,' Deputy Fire Chief Tom LoGrande said. Doucette was also taken to a local hospital with minor injuries, according to the statement. The car was later removed from the water by a local tow company. 'We'd like to thank everyone who helped get these three people get out of the vehicle,' said Gloucester Fire Chief Eric Smith. 'If not for all of their selfless efforts, this could have been a tragic day in Gloucester.' Advertisement Collin Robisheaux can be reached at
