Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE - Friday, April 19, 2019 Firefighters rescue man from sinking car By Tara Vocino F irefighters rescued a man trapped in his car after it went into the water last Tuesday at 655 North Shore Rd. Fire Lieutenant Sean Griffin and Firefighter Paul McInnes are being credited with saving the man’s life as his car sank Grand Opening! Wood Fired Pizzeria View our Full Menu Online Buy One Pizza/Get 2nd Pizza FREE! (Monday & Tuesdays/Dine-in or Pick-up Only) 1268 Broadway, Rte. 1 North, Saugus (781) 558-5353 * www.famigliafornaciari.com Open Daily: 11:30-10:00 PM G & J Towing used a crane to remove the car from the water when it sunk last Tuesday morning at 655 North Shore Rd. The car sustained significant damage after it crashed into the water last Tuesday morning at 655 North Shore Rd. into the waters off Rumney Marsh Reservation at approximately 7:36 a.m. Witnesses told firefighters when they arrived that a man was still trapped inside the sinking car. “The airbag deployment made it difficult to see inside the vehicle, which at this point was more than three-quarters submerged,” said Captain Robert Fortuna. “Lt. Griffin, realizing the situation could only get worse and time was critical, without hesitation, made the decision to enter the water and attempt a rescue. They waded out chest deep in 43-degree wind-driven chop to find a man struggling to keep his head above the rising water.” Fortuna said it took the efforts of both rescuers to open the driver’s side door against the water pressure and current. Once open, the man, weak, bruised, disoriented and unable to help himself, was pulled from the vehicle, placed on his back and helped to safety. Fortuna said it was a team effort and that time was critical. RESCUE | SEE PAGE 5 NOW OPEN!
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