Early Thursday morning, the F/V Guardian ran aground about a mile north of Newcomb Hollow Beach near the Truro/Wellfleet line. Local emergency responders, including Wellfleet and Truro Fire Departments, Cape Cod National Seashore Park Rangers, Massachusetts Environmental Police, and Wellfleet Police, quickly mobilized to the scene.
The Wellfleet Fire Department reported receiving the initial dispatch at 8:48 a.m., prompting a coordinated response effort. A Wellfleet crew used the department’s UTV to access the beach, while ambulances from both Wellfleet and Truro were staged at the Newcomb Hollow parking lot as a precaution.
Upon reaching the vessel, responders confirmed that all individuals aboard the F/V Guardian were unharmed, and no medical assistance was needed. The Massachusetts Environmental Police, Truro Police, and National Park Service personnel remained on-site to assist with the vessel and its crew.
The cause of the grounding is currently under review. F/V Guardian runs out of Southern New England and fishes for groundfish.
Wellfleet Harbor was discovered sometime before 1644 and was known for its rich fishing grounds. It is located between Cape Cod's tip and elbow and has a population of 3,566, according to the 2020 census. The town is known for its oysters and celebrates its annual October Wellfleet OysterFest.
