By Tiffany Williams –
MEREDITH, N.H. — A 31-year-old man has died following a water-related incident Thursday afternoon at Lake Winnipesaukee, according to New Hampshire State Police – Marine Patrol.
Just after 4 p.m. on July 17, Marine Patrol officers responded to a report of an ongoing water rescue near Pinnacle Park Road. Emergency crews pulled the man from the water and attempted lifesaving measures before he was transported to Concord Hospital – Laconia, where he was later pronounced dead.
Based on the preliminary investigation, authorities believe the man was working in the water when he experienced a medical emergency and fell face down into the lake.
His identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Marine Patrol was assisted at the scene by the Meredith Police Department, Meredith Fire Department, and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact Marine Patrol Officer Phil Hackmann at (603) 293-2037 or William.P.Hackmann@dos.nh.gov.