NH Marine Patrol Investigating Body Found In Piscataqua River

DURHAM, NH — Officials are investigating the body of a man found in the Piscataqua River on Monday.

Around 3:30 p.m., Durham police and fire and rescue teams were called after an oyster farmer found a body on the river bank. According to Amber Lagace, a public information officer for the department, the body was found near the Cedar Point Road boat ramp.

“The oyster farmer began administering CPR until EMS arrived and rendered medical aid,” she said. “EMS attempted to revive the male victim but were unsuccessful.”

An investigation is ongoing by the Durham Police Department, New Hampshire Fish and Game, and the Marine Patrol.

The identification of the man is being withheld pending next of kin notification.

Anyone with information is asked to contact New Hampshire State Police Marine Patrol Sergeant Steve O’Connor at 603-227-2114 or Stephen.O’Connor@dos.nh.gov.

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