Posted by Cape Cod Daily News via Hyannis News
Monday June 03, 2024 (1 year, 2 months ago)


security patrol property check service

C-O-MM UPDATE – C-O-MM FIRE DISTRICT RESPONDED TO PERSON IN THE WATER WITH A MEDICAL EMERGENCY: June 6, 2024 (Centerville, MA) – Today at approximately 1332 hours, a 911 call was jointly received by the Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills Fire Department (C-O-MM) and Barnstable Police Department Dispatchers. The frantic 9-1-1 caller reported a man in the Centerville River having a medical emergency. At the time of the call, it was unknown if the patient was breathing or conscious. C-O-MM Fire Department crews along with Barnstable Police were immediately dispatched and an additional C-O-MM unit was dispatched to nearby Hayward Rd ramp to launch a rescue boat. The first arriving unit encountered an unconscious man being desperately held to the side of a kayak approximately 20′ off shore. The C-O-MM crews immediately donned life jackets and dove into the water bringing the elderly male to a nearby dock and began life saving medical treatments. The patient was quickly transported to Cape Cod Hospital for further medical care. Crews performed admirably under unique circumstances and worked in a cohesive manner along with Barnstable Police Officers to ensure the best possible outcome for the patient. No injuries were sustained by any first responders. The patient’s condition is unknown at this time. INITIAL HN REPORT & “VIDEO” CENTERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS –  Two C.O.M.M. Firefighters dove into the Centerville River in an attempt to save a man discovered by at least one person in the area. At around 1:30 p.m., CENTERVILLE-OSTERVILLE-MARSTONS MILLS Firefighters and Barnstable Police patrol officers rushed to the area to the rear of 707 South Main Street where the man was reportedly found in the water. Firefighters where able to pull the man onto a raft at the end of a dock, where they began CPR. First responders were still attempting CPR when the adult male patient was placed into an ambulance. The patient was transported to Cape Cod Hospital. [DEVELOPING] [HN “VIDEO” – PRESS PLAY]

Full Story at Hyannis News

Sponsored Content

[Advertise Here]

security patrol property check service

Tell All Your Friends

Subscribe & Stay Informed

Cape Cod Daily News FREE Home Delivery!


Advertise with us
Support this website



Latest Headlines

Bourne Police report car vs teenager on bicycle

BOURNE – From Bourne Police: At approximately 5:22 PM Sunday, Officers from the Bourne Police Department…

Good Samaritan rescues parent, child after catamaran capsizes off Chatham

CHATHAM – A catamaran capsized off Harding’s Beach in Chatham about 6:15 PM Sunday. A parent…

TWO HURT AFTER DRIVER FALLS ASLEEP, CAUSES CRASH, SLAMS INTO TREE, SOURCES REPORT… [HN PHOTOS]

                  HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN PHOTO NOTES]…

No injuries in crash involving ambulance in Hyannis

HYANNIS – A Chatham fire ambulance and a vehicle collided at Yarmouth Road and Iyannough Road (Route…

Vehicle crash blocks traffic on Yarmouth Road headed into Hyannis

HYANNIS – A motor vehicle crash caused traffic disruptions heading into Hyannis about 3 PM Sunday.…

Lifeguards revive swimmer after apparent near drowning in Centerville

CENTERVILLE – Lifeguards reportedly revived a near-drowning swimmer in Centerville. The guards…

Sunday photo essay: Summer craft fairs

All photos by Jane Sheehy Emplit/CWN The post Sunday photo essay: Summer craft fairs appeared first on…

Barnstable Fire called to brush fires along Route 6 again

BARNSTABLE – For the second day in a row, Barnstable firefighters were called to brush fires along…

» Today's News Headlines 08/11/2025