Man and Dog Rescued After Lobster Boat Explosion in Harpswell
HARPSWELL, Maine — A man and his dog were rescued from the water in Harpswell Saturday afternoon after a lobster boat exploded and caught fire near Eagle Island and Upper Flag Island, according to local officials.
Harpswell Fire Chief Dave Mercier said crews were called to the scene around 2:30 p.m. following reports of an explosion aboard the vessel. By the time emergency responders arrived, the man and his dog had been rescued from the water by sea tow and brought ashore.
Mercier said the man was uninjured, but his...
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