Westborough firefighters rescue two men from Mill Pond

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Westborough firefighters rescue two men from Mill Pond
Westborough firefighters rescued two men from an overturned boat at Mill Pond on Tuesday, Oct. 10. Photo Courtesy of the Westborough Fire Department

WESTBOROUGH – Members of the Westborough Fire Department rescued two men from Mill Pond on Tuesday, Oct. 10.

Engine 4, Squad 1 and Medic 1 responded to a call of an overturned boat; two boats were deployed. The overturned boat was located about 500 yards from Whippletree Lane.

Firefighters were able to rescue both men, who were not wearing life jackets. They said they struck a stump, causing their boat to overturn.

Both men were evaluated by fire paramedics on scene.

The firefighters thanked the drone unit from Westborough Police and Northborough Fire Department for assisting on the scene.

Hopkinton Firefighters Local 3772 and the Shrewsbury Fire Department provided coverage during this incident.

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