Marine Patrol Investigating A Drowning On Hampton Beach

HAMPTON, NH — Marine Patrol is investigating a drowning on Sunday night at Hampton Beach, according to New Hampshire State Police.

Around 6:45 p.m., investigators received a report about a 17-year-old boy who possibly drowned. The teen was swimming with family members when he was pulled away from shore due to the strong ocean current, according to witnesses. His father entered the water in an attempt to rescue him but also became distressed.

“Although state beach patrol lifeguards were off duty at the time of the incident, they were called back and responded quickly to the scene,” state police said. “The lifeguards entered the water and brought the teen and his father to shore, where lifesaving efforts were immediately initiated on the teen. Both were then transported to Exeter Hospital, where the teen was pronounced deceased.”

The father was treated at the hospital and is stable, the report said.

The marine patrol was assisted by lifeguards, the Hampton police and fire departments, and the North Hampton fire and rescue team.

Anyone with information related to this incident was asked to contact Marine Patrol Sgt. Nicholas Haroutunian at nicholas.m.haroutunian@dos.nh.gov or 603-227-2112.

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