JUST ONE STATION: Crews respond to out-of-control boat on Merrimack River

The US Coast Guard was called Thursday to take control of an out-of-control boat that was spinning in circles with no occupants on the Merrimack River The episode occurred after two people were thrown from their -foot Boston Whaler boat and were rescued by jet ski riders who happened to be in the area After a Merrimac Police Department drone substantiated there was no one left on the vessel or in waters nearby the US Coast Guard Station Merrimack River responded and secured the unmanned boat In a report Merrimac police reported Their efficiency and teamwork were impressive to witness Fortunately no injuries were revealed and there was no apparent property damage We extend our sincere thanks to USCG Station Merrimack River Merrimac FD and the citizens who stepped in to assist this day