CONCORD, NH — For the second time in a week, community firefighters have taken to the Merrimack River to recover an unsecured boat and ensure no one would need a water rescue.
The latest call came from Bow at around 11:15 a.m. on Friday after firefighters were sent to the area of the Route 3A, Hall Street, and Interstate 89 intersection for a report of a boat floating in the river that was sinking. No one seen near the boat, according to reports. Along with the Bow water rescue team, Concord fire and rescue teams as well as the Hooksett and Pembroke boat teams were alerted.
The Bow team launched a boat, with the commander saying they would be back in touch when they had eyes on it. The commander said Hooksett and Pembroke would not be needed and were placed in service.
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After about 30 minutes, the commander said they found the boat partially submerged and unoccupied. No one appeared to be near the boat. Firefighters coordinated with each other on how they would get the boat back to land and released all companies not needed back in service.
News 603 posted a video of firefighters in the Merrimack on Facebook.
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