Marshfield resident Pam Harght (3rd from right) is congratulated by Marshfield Selectman Jim Kilcoyne, Chairman Chris Rohland, Detective Greg Davis, Harbormaster Mike DiMeo, and Selectman Steve Darcy. Photo credit: Lenny Rowe.
The Marshfield Board of Selectmen recognized a resident after her actions led to the rescue of three fishermen near Humarock.
Pam Harght was working from her Marshfield home in February, when she saw smoke coming from a boat, about a mile away. The boat disappeared from view, and she called 9-1-1.
Police Chief Phil Tavares says if it was not for that phone call, three people would have been dead.
First responders from Scituate and Marshfield rushed to the area, and rescued three men from the 55-foot fishing vessel, the “Bing Bing” out of Gloucester. In 40-degree water, the men were found clinging to fishing gear in a slick of diesel fuel.
On Monday, the Marshfield Selectmen also recognized Detective Greg Davis and Harbormaster Mike DiMeo for their efforts in the rescue.
DiMeo says this highlights the importance of calling 9-1-1, even if people are hesitant in a situation.
Harght’s father is a retired fisherman, and her brother currently works on a boat. She got to meet the captain of the vessel, about two weeks after the rescue.
