BOURNE – A pilot boat reportedly struck rocks in the Cape Cod Canal shortly after 2 PM Thursday. The incident happened on the mainland side by the Bourne Bridge. No injuries were reported. The US Army Corps of Engineers is investigating the incident. Further details were not immediately available.
Update from U.S. Coast Guard: The Coast Guard is the lead investigating authority for the pilot vessel that became grounded in the Cape Cod Canal yesterday afternoon. Nobody was hurt in the incident and fuel and other pollutants have been mitigated. The vessel is expected to be removed later today pending any delays in operations. Investigation is ongoing.
Thank you to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mass DEP, and Bourne Fire/Rescue & Emergency Services for responding and being on scene.
Photos via Cape Cod Incidents/CWN
