Overview
- A bystander in a small boat pulled two Beverly residents in their 80s from a car that went into the Chebacco Lake Boat Launch before emergency crews arrived.
- Emergency medical personnel treated the pair on scene and a family member took them home after the rescue.
- Witnesses reported hearing a large splash and one told reporters the car appeared to accelerate down the boat ramp, an account police say they are evaluating.
- The vehicle drifted and became fully submerged but was removed by about 2 p.m. with help from New Beverly Auto and the Beverly Dive Team.
- Hamilton police have opened an investigation into why the car entered the lake and have not released the rescuer’s identity or announced any charges.