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A lobsterman in Maine jumped from his boat into the water to help save a driver trapped in a sinking car in Casco Bay. The police and fire crews were able to force entry into the vehicle while it was underwater, and the lobsterman, Manny Kourinos, assisted in pulling out the driver. The driver, who was listed in stable condition, had been taken to a hospital. The vehicle was reported stolen earlier in the day.
A 69-year-old former lobsterman, Tommy Johnson, tragically died in a house fire on Long Island in Casco Bay. Despite his health issues, Johnson managed to get his daughter to safety before the fire became too intense. The cause of the fire is still unknown, and investigators are unsure if oxygen tanks played a role. The tight-knit community of Long Island is rallying together to support the family by donating clothing and other items.
The body found in the ocean on Monday has been confirmed by the medical examiner's office to be that of 18-year-old Tylar Michaud, a lobsterman from Steuben, Maine, who had been missing for a month. Michaud's body was discovered by a fellow lobsterman near Addison, and his boat was found the following day. Despite extensive search efforts by state and federal agencies, as well as the community and family, Michaud's disappearance remained a mystery until now. A celebration of life was held for Michaud on Sunday.