James Bairaktaris 8/5/21 James Bairaktaris 8/5/21

Another Overnight Car Accident

First responders were dispatched just after 1:00 this morning to the area of Sylvan Road near Sylvan Lane for the reported motor vehicle accident, with the vehicle reported as rolled over. The roadway, near Gilbertie’s Gardens was closed while responders worked on the scene. No word on what caused the accident or any injuries has been released. This is the second night in a row that a serious car accident has happened after the midnight hour, and the third serious accident in the past 24 hours. Westport Fire Department photo. — First responders were dispatched just after 1:00 this morning to the area of Sylvan Road near Sylvan Lane for the reported motor vehicle accident, with the vehicle reported as rolled over. The roadway, near Gilbertie’s Gardens was closed while responders worked on the scene. No word on what caused the accident or any injuries has been released. This is the second night in a row that a serious car accident has happened after the midnight hour, and the third serious accident in the past 24 hours.
Westport Fire Department photo.

James Bairaktaris 8/5/21 James Bairaktaris 8/5/21

NatGeo Premieres New “Drain the Ocean” Episodes with Westporter Mark Molesworth Behind the Camera

With its United States premiere Monday night, National Geographic released another episode of its show Drain the Ocean, with Westporter Mark Molesworth as Director of Photography. The show’s episode focuses on the Wild West of the United States, and can be seen on the National Geographic Channel. Molesworth has continued working as Director of Photography for a variety of the show’s episodes, adapting during the pandemic while filming next week’s episode - focusing on The First Americans - throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, California and Tennessee.

The trailer for next week’s episode of Drain the Oceans focusing on the First Americans - with Molesworth filming in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, California, and Tennessee.

Molesworth, known locally for his photographs published to WestportNow and as local father, was involved in nine episodes of the popular series that blends earth science and history while investigating undersea mysteries. Molesworth has travelled the world through his work, which includes stints with the shows like ABC News Nightline and Paranormal Witness, the CNN and BBC networks, and a 2020 interview with President Barack Obama.