WATER EMERGENCY - GALES FERRY 10-12-06

Pictures taken by LT Andrew Thomasson

On October 12th the Gales Ferry and Ledyard Departments responded to Poq. Cove for a reported canoe turned over. On arrival an over turned canoe was found with an object floating about 200 feet away. It was determined that the floating object was probably drift wood. Members of GFFC donned the Mustang suits to make there way to the canoe. Prior to entering the water, the owner of the canoe was found and no entry was made. Units stood by while the owner kayaked out to the canoe to return it to the dock. Apparently the canoe had been in the water for 3 days.