South Carolina man drowns in N.H. lake

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The 38-year-old man reportedly went out to swim within the lake close to a house he was staying at and by no means got here again.

A 38-year-old South Carolina man drowned in a lake in Bristol, New Hampshire, Monday night.

Round 6:15 p.m., New Hampshire State Police had been notified of a doable drowning close to Arrowhead Level Street on Newfound Lake, police mentioned in a information launch.

Charleston resident Ole Romero reportedly went out to swim within the lake close to a house he was staying at and by no means got here again, police mentioned.

Bristol firefighters acquired to the scene first and went out onto the lake in a ship. Police mentioned they quickly discovered Romero about 140 ft from shore.

The firefighters took Romero to an ambulance the place paramedics tried to resuscitate him, however he was declared useless on the scene, police mentioned.

State Police mentioned they’re nonetheless investigating Romero’s dying, however that it isn’t thought of suspicious. Anybody with details about the case is requested to contact Sgt. Josh Dirth at (603) 227-2115 or Lt. Dennis Wade at (603) 223-8863.

Originally posted 2023-06-14 01:35:37.