06/12/2026
ROWAYTON, CT - June 11, 2026 - On the evening of June 11, 2026, at approximately 5:08 p.m., the Rowayton Volunteer Fire Department, alongside the Norwalk PD and Norwalk EMS, responded to a report of a possible drowning near the Bell Island Bridge.
Rowayton Engine 2 and Car 4 arrived on the scene at 5:11 p.m. as the first responding units. Upon arrival, crews spotted a swimmer in distress in the middle of Farm Creek, where a 14-year-old boy was struggling against strong tidal currents.
Firefighters immediately deployed two rescue swimmers into the water at 5:13 p.m. By 5:15 p.m., the teen was successfully rescued and brought safely back to shore. Norwalk EMS evaluated the patient at the scene, and it was determined that no further medical treatment was required.
The Rowayton Volunteer Fire Department extends its sincere gratitude to all of our mutual aid partners who responded, as well as the bystanders on the scene whose quick thinking and assistance contributed to this successful outcome.
As summer begins, the Rowayton Volunteer Fire Department reminds residents and visitors to always be aware of their swimming abilities and to remain vigilant regarding local water hazards, including deceptively strong tidal currents.
Rowayton Units: E2,E3,C2,C4,C5,C6,SO2
Norwalk Units: E5, R2, C2, Norwalk EMS, Norwalk PD
All inquiries can be made to: [email protected]
