Crews make heroic rescue after boat capsizes in challenging conditions off Cape Cod

Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert Galibois announced today that, on Saturday, at just after 11:30 p.m., State Police Detectives assigned to Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert Galibois’ office were notified of a capsized vessel in the ocean waters off Yarmouth. 

The preliminary investigation indicates that the vessel became disabled and requested assistance. Sea Tow USA responded to render help. At some point during the towing process, in seas of approximately 4-5 feet and high wind speeds, the disabled vessel began to take-on water and capsized. Four occupants fell into the water. All four individuals ultimately boarded the Sea Tow USA.

The Hyannis Fire Department dispatched a vessel to meet the Sea Tow USA on its approach to Hyannis and secured one of the four parties onto its vessel in order to render necessary medical aid while battling challenging seas and winds. After docking in Hyannis, medical personal continued to administer aid to all four parties and transferred all four to a local hospital.

The incident remains under investigation. 

District Attorney Galibois acknowledged the rapid response of the Hyannis Fire Department and the heroic efforts made by responding members. Also, DA Galibois thanked the Barnstable and Yarmouth Police Departments for their responses and the continued efforts of the Massachusetts State Police, Massachusetts Environmental Police, Barnstable Harbor Master and the United States Coast Guard.