Body of 17-year-old who apparently drowned in Lake Winnipesaukee recovered, Marine Patrol says
A 17-year-old boy drowned in Lake Winnipesaukee while attempting to retrieve a bag that had fallen overboard from a boat with three women aboard. The incident unfolded around 12:50 p. m. on Friday in an area known for rough waters due to strong winds. Eyewitnesses reported that the teenager appeared to struggle as he swam, ultimately submerging without resurfacing.
Local fire departments and Marine Patrol conducted an initial search but were unable to locate him. The New Hampshire Fish and Game Dive Unit used side scan sonar and a remote-operated vehicle to recover the boy's body around 7 p. m. Marine Patrol indicated that preliminary findings suggest the incident was a drowning, and an autopsy is pending. The teenager's identity remains undisclosed, pending notification of family.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact them as the investigation proceeds.