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Lost Person Rescued From Manchester-by-the-Sea Swamp After 911 Uses What3Words

Regional dispatchers pinpointed the caller’s location with the app, enabling crews to navigate the remote wetlands.

Overview

  • The rescue occurred Wednesday night in a swampy, wooded area between Route 128 South exits in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts.
  • Police and fire units responded after emergency calls directed them to the remote stretch of wetlands.
  • North Shore Regional 911 identified the person’s position and guided responders using the What3Words location tool.
  • Photos from the fire department show a rescuer in a yellow immersion suit wading through water to reach someone in a blue jacket.
  • Officials described the operation as a coordinated effort that relied on teamwork, clear communication, and modern technology.