Man falls out of kayak, drowns in NH lake, police say

FRANCONIA, New Hampshire — A man who fell out of his kayak in a New Hampshire lake has drowned, New Hampshire State Police said in a statement.

State Police received a call at 10 a.m. Saturday reporting the man had fallen out of his kayak on Echo Lake in Franconia.

The victim was found a few minutes later by other people in the area.

His identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

The incident remains under investigation.

Anyone who has further information is asked to call New Hampshire Marine Patrol Officer Nicholas Haroutunian at 603-227-2112.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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