LISBON AND DURHAM fire departments rescue three teens trapped by rising water near the Miller Hydro Dam Saturday evening. PHOTO COURTESY OF LISBON POLICE DEPARTMENT
A Brunswick man and two juveniles were rescued from rising waters on the Androscoggin River near the Miller Hydro Dam between Lisbon and Durham Saturday night.
The boys had gone onto a group of rocks to fish, but found themselves trapped by the rapidly rising, according to a press release issued by Lisbon police.
Police received a 911 call at 6:11 p.m. on Saturday that two male juveniles, aged 16 and 17, as well as Brandon Smith, 19, were trapped.
As the water continued to rise, a Lisbon Communications Center dispatcher contacted Miller Hydro Dam employees, who opened the flood gates to lower the water level. This allowed rescue teams to reach the three individuals and get tham back to shore using safety ropes.
The three were checked by medics. Police say they were cold but not injured, and their parents were called to pick them up.
According to the press release, “Lisbon Communications stayed on the phone with the boys during the entire 45 minute rescue, keeping the boys informed throughout the process.”
Lisbon Police Sgt. Ryan McGee credited an excellent response from Lisbon and Durham fire and rescue departments for the getting the boys safely to shore.
The Maine Warden Service has been notified of the rescue and will be following up with the three, police said.
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