FedEx driver rescued after excessive tide submerges truck off Cape
Native Information
“We’re grateful for the fast actions of the primary responders who assisted our driver.”
The motive force of a FedEx truck was rescued by firefighters when his truck was caught in rising waters off Cape Cod Saturday, officers stated.
Crews from the Wellfleet Hearth Division reported to the submerged supply truck round 11:33 a.m. Saturday. Utilizing a rescue boat, crews reached the motive force, who was transported to shore by midday, in response to the division.
The motive force was unhurt and evaluated by EMS when on land, Wellfleet Hearth stated.
FedEx stated in an announcement that the packages have been collected and examined for damages, and the corporate will contact affected prospects. All the undamaged packages have been delivered, a spokesperson stated Sunday night.
“We’re grateful there have been no severe accidents on account of the incident in Wellfleet, Mass,” the spokesperson stated. “We’re grateful for the fast actions of the primary responders who assisted our driver.”
The motive force was touring on Lieutenant Island Highway when the tide started to quickly rise and submerge the car, the division stated. Wellfleet Hearth referred to as on residents to be cautious throughout excessive tide on that highway, which travels alongside Loagy Bay to Lieutenant Island in Wellfleet.
“Rising tides can create hazardous circumstances and pose vital dangers to motorists,” the division stated in a launch.
Join the In the present day publication
Get every little thing you want to know to begin your day, delivered proper to your inbox each morning.
