New Bedford Fire Department Rescue Man from Icy Water

The New Bedford Fire Department deserves recognition after responding to a call of a man who had fallen in the icy waters of 93 State Pier just after 5 pm last night.

"Dock workers/Fishermen found the individual between two boats, called 911 and pulled him out of the water. Upon arrival, it was clear the person was suffering from severe hypothermia and possibly other injuries. Due to the icy and unsafe conditions of the docks, our marine vessel was used to transport this individual to land and get him to the ambulance as quickly and safely as possible."

They acknowledged the efforts of all parties involved in the rescue on their Facebook page this morning.

The man's name and current condition was not available.