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Marshfield Seawall Breached, Home Damaged By Blizzard Of 2015

MARSHFIELD (CBS) -- The Blizzard of 2015 caused a major seawall breach and damaged a home in Marshfield on Tuesday morning.

Marshfield police said the damage was reported on Bay Avenue. Flooding was also reported at the Brant Rock Esplanade, according to police.

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Flooding on the Brant Walk Esplanade in Marshfield (Photo credit Marshfield police)

"There is some extreme flooding out there," Lt. Paul Taber, the Marshfield emergency management director told WBZ-TV. "The entire south end of town is cut off."

Read: Tips For Staying Safe During The Blizzard Of 2015

Just before 5 a.m., authorities said they responded to a man at Brant Rock who needed to be rescued. The man had to be extricated with a front end loader due to the flooding, and was transported to a local hospital.

Taber said that anyone who loses power should call police for a ride to the shelter if they are getting cold, but everyone else should stay put because road conditions are treacherous.

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