In the pre-dawn hours at the cusp of the city's awakening, first responders from multiple agencies braved frigid waters in a collaborative rescue effort to save an individual from the Charles River. The operation unfolded near the Mass Av Bridge, with teams working against the clock under harsh nighttime conditions.
The Cambridge Fire Department, via a post on X, reported that the distress call came "shortly before 2 a.m.," prompting a swift response. Units from Boston Fire, the Massachusetts State Police, and Cambridge Fire's dive rescue teams converged on the scene, demonstrating the unspoken bond between those who run toward danger while others seek safety. Support also came from Cambridge Police, Boston Police, Professional Ambulance of Cambridge (Pro EMS), and Boston EMS.
Shortly before 2 a.m., @BostonFire, @MassStatePolice, & Cambridge Fire dive rescue teams worked together under brutal conditions to recover a person from the Charles River near the Mass Av Bridge.@CambridgePolice, @bostonpolice , @ProEMSCambridge, & @BOSTON_EMS also assisted. https://t.co/0mbdSKG2Th pic.twitter.com/YBbpTsHM7z
— Cambridge Fire Dept. (@CambridgeMAFire) February 9, 2025
Despite limited details on the incident, rescue teams braved harsh conditions to recover a person from the Charles River near the Mass Ave Bridge. Temperatures were frigid, but responders remained focused on their mission. The Cambridge Fire Department's statement highlighted interagency cooperation, omitting specifics about the individual. Their message read:
"Shortly before 2 a.m., @BostonFire, @MassStatePolice, & Cambridge Fire dive rescue teams worked together under brutal conditions to recover a person from the Charles River near the Mass Av Bridge. @CambridgePolice, @bostonpolice, @ProEMSCambridge, & @BOSTON_EMS also assisted." No updates on the cause or the individual’s condition have been released as investigations continue.
