06/23/2026
All Massachusetts Environmental Police Officers complete NASBLA Officer Water Survival (OWS) training, preparing them to respond to water emergencies in full duty gear including uniform, boots, duty belt, and vest.
One of our officers recently used that training, along with his first responder training, in a critical moment.
On June 16th, 2026, Environmental Police Officer Andrews was working at the Mascuppic Boat Ramp in Tyngsboro when he heard screams for help nearby.
With assistance from a Good Samaritan operating a personal vessel, Officer Andrews was brought toward the scene. The boat was positioned as close to the rocks as safely possible. Officer Andrews jumped from the bow and entered the water in full gear and swam to the distressed party.
The individual was experiencing a seizure and had sustained a serious head injury. Officer Andrews stabilized the patientโs neck and helped move them to a location where EMS could take over care. The patient was transported by ambulance and is set to make a full recovery.
MEP would like to recognize Officer Andrews for his brave actions during this incident, along with the Good Samaritan who assisted with the boat.
