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Man Pulled Unconscious from Ashland State Park Waters
16 Jul
Summary
- A 46-year-old man was rescued after a suspected canoe capsize.
- CPR was administered continuously from the scene to the hospital.
- Emergency services launched a boat for transport due to difficult terrain.
On Wednesday, July 15, a 46-year-old man was rescued from Ashland State Park after a near-drowning experience. Authorities believe the man may have been involved in an incident where his canoe capsized.
Bystanders managed to pull the man ashore, where emergency personnel immediately began performing CPR. Firefighters from Ashland and Hopkinton, alongside a boat crew, facilitated his transport from the remote, wooded area to the Spring Street boat launch to meet an awaiting ambulance.
The man was transported to MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham while CPR efforts continued. As of Wednesday afternoon, his medical condition remained unknown. Investigations into the incident are being handled by the Massachusetts Environmental Police and Massachusetts State Police.
