Rescue crews respond to boat in distress on Sebago Lake Police say three people on board a pontoon boat made it to shore safely, after reporting concerns of high waves taking over their boat. Author: Elle Ousfar (NEWS CENTER Maine), Hannah Dineen (NEWS CENTER Maine) Published: 6:49 PM EDT May 23, 2021 Updated: 6:55 PM EDT May 23, 2021 SEBAGO, Maine — Three people are safe after rescue crews responded to a boat in distress on Sebago Lake. The incident happened around 2:00 p.m. Sunday. Police say they received a call from three people on board a pontoon boat out on the lake. According to police dispatch, the boaters were concerned about the high waves and afraid the waves would take over their boat.