A 92-year-old man died in an apparent drowning while swimming in Squam Lake in Sandwich, New Hampshire on Wednesday, according to New Hampshire State Police.William Duryea, of Exeter, was pronounced dead at the scene.Police received the call around 4 p.m. Wednesday. Duryea went swimming from his camp, according to police.”His parties that were there with him on the dock, he went out, they didn’t hear him or see him and called for some help,” said Sgt. Seth Alie, New Hampshire State Police Marine Patrol. Nearby boaters heard the calls for help and jumped into action. “Some recreational boaters came in and were able to get him out of the water and perform CPR,” Alie said. The efforts were unsuccessful.Marine patrol said the tragedy serves as a reminder as people head to New Hampshire waters to keep cool in the extreme heat.”Tt’s important that folks going out on our public waters in the state of New Hampshire take it very seriously. It’s important that they get to know their surroundings,” Alie said.His advice isn’t just for lakes and ponds.”Really pay close attention to riptides down on the ocean as the beaches are getting busier and busier,” Alie said. “And our rivers here in New Hampshire, we have quick drop offs where the currents may take you off of a sandy shore that was waist deep to out over your head. If you didn’t know how to swim, that can set you up for failure.”Officials also suggest swimming in areas that have lifeguards.Anyone who witnessed the incident is encouraged to contact New Hampshire State Police at Seth.P.Alie@dos.nh.gov or 603-227-2117.
A 92-year-old man died in an apparent drowning while swimming in Squam Lake in Sandwich, New Hampshire on Wednesday, according to New Hampshire State Police.
William Duryea, of Exeter, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police received the call around 4 p.m. Wednesday. Duryea went swimming from his camp, according to police.
“His parties that were there with him on the dock, he went out, they didn’t hear him or see him and called for some help,” said Sgt. Seth Alie, New Hampshire State Police Marine Patrol.
Nearby boaters heard the calls for help and jumped into action.
“Some recreational boaters came in and were able to get him out of the water and perform CPR,” Alie said.
The efforts were unsuccessful.
Marine patrol said the tragedy serves as a reminder as people head to New Hampshire waters to keep cool in the extreme heat.
“Tt’s important that folks going out on our public waters in the state of New Hampshire take it very seriously. It’s important that they get to know their surroundings,” Alie said.
His advice isn’t just for lakes and ponds.
“Really pay close attention to riptides down on the ocean as the beaches are getting busier and busier,” Alie said. “And our rivers here in New Hampshire, we have quick drop offs where the currents may take you off of a sandy shore that was waist deep to out over your head. If you didn’t know how to swim, that can set you up for failure.”
Officials also suggest swimming in areas that have lifeguards.
Anyone who witnessed the incident is encouraged to contact New Hampshire State Police at Seth.P.Alie@dos.nh.gov or 603-227-2117.
