Deceased Baby Found At Pine Island Park In Manchester On Brown Avenue

MANCHESTER, NH — Manchester Fire, and AMR ambulance responded to Pine Island Park on Thursday for a report of a possible water rescue.

Rescue 1 and Boats 1 and 2 responded, as did other engines in the area. While en route, responding units were advised that someone had spotted what they believed to be a child or doll in the water. The first responders who arrived reported canceling the boats and asking the police to respond to the scene. The Medical Examiner and NH State Police Marine Patrol were also requested.

Pine Island Park contains a playground adjacent to several trails leading to a small pond. The pond appears to be where sources indicate a very young child was found deceased. Manchester police have not issued a press release at publication time other than to say there was heavy police activity in the area. Police asked residents to avoid the area.

A cruiser was placed to block access to the park and people who were not involved in the investigation were asked to leave the area.

Patch contacted the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office, which said, "They are aware of and are actively monitoring an ongoing Manchester Police Department investigation in the area of Pine Island Pond in Manchester.”

As additional information is provided, Patch will post updates.

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