HAMPTON, N.H. — The person pulled from the water near Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, earlier this week has been identified as a Massachusetts man.
The New Hampshire Marine Patrol identified the victim as 47-year-old Stephen Gelineau, of Lowell. Authorities said the cause and manner of Gelineau’s death was an accidental drowning.
Gelineau’s body was discovered around 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday in the Hampton River.
Authorities said the victim was dressed in fishing attire and believed to have possibly been fishing off the Hampton jetty.
Anyone who may have information regarding this incident is asked to contact Sergeant Stephen O’Connor at (603) 227-2114 or Stephen.J.O’Connor@dos.nh.gov.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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