Fall River Fire Department respond to multiple overturned boats at pond
Mar 29, 2025
FALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE) — The Fall River Fire Department said it responded to a report of multiple boats overturning at residents along the pond on Saturday.
The department said the boats belonged to the Tabor Academy rowing team, who were practicing after a meet at the pond was cancelled due t
o “high winds and rough water conditions.”
By the time firefighters arrived all individuals on the team were on shore.
A total of 18 students and one coach were evaluated on scene for cold exposure and other minor injuries, with some transported to the hospital.
The department added that residents along the pond had helped get the team out of the water before emergency personnel could arrive.
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