Crime & Safety
Kayaker Falls In Lake Massabesic And Is Unable To Be Revived
A man with a group of kayakers near Browns Island in Auburn fell in the water around 4 a.m. NHSP and Marine Patrol are investigating.
AUBURN, NH — New Hampshire State Police-Marine Patrol received information from 911 regarding a male kayaker who was unconscious on Massabesic Lake near Brown’s Island Wednesday at about 6:15 a.m.
State police said the kayaker had gone out with his friend that morning at approximately 2 a.m.. At approximately 4 a.m., one of the kayakers went into the water and began to struggle. Attempts to save the person were unsuccessful.
New Hampshire State Police-Marine Patrol Unit, New Hampshire State Police-Major Crimes Unit, Watershed Patrol Officers, and Auburn Police Department all responded to the scene and are working on the investigation.
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The cause of the accident remains under investigation. The identity and age of the victim have not been released at this time.
New Hampshire State Police-Marine Patrol and New Hampshire Fish and Game remind all boaters that water temperatures are still cold and state law requires each boater to have a wearable life jacket with them whenever they are aboard any boat. Children ages 12 years and younger must also wear a life jacket while underway on the public waters.
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Anyone who has further information related to this accident or who witnessed it is encouraged to contact Sgt. Seth Alie at 603-227-2117 or by email at Seth. P.Alie@dos.nh.gov.