Deceased Man Found In Hampton Harbor

HAMPTON, NH — The New Hampshire State Police-Marine Patrol is investigating a body found floating in the Hampton Harbor yesterday afternoon, according to a press statement. The body of a man was found at just before 4:30 p.m. on July 29, 2017, near the Underwood Memorial Bridge. The body was removed from the water by officials not long after they arrived at the scene, according to Lt. Crystal McLain of the Marine Patrol. (For more information on this and other neighborhood stories, subscribe to Hampton-North Hampton NH Patch to receive daily newsletters and breaking news alerts.)

“His identity and the circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation,” she stated. “An autopsy has been scheduled.”

Responding agencies included the New Hampshire State Police, NHSP-Marine Patrol, United States Coast Guard, Hampton Police Department, and Hampton Fire Department, McLain noted.

Anyone who has further related information or who witnessed the incident is encouraged to contact NHSP-Marine Patrol Sgt. Cheryl Clancy at 603-293-2037 or by email at Cheryl.Clancy@dos.nh.gov.