Overview

• Police said a 17-year-old was pulled from shore by a strong current around 6:45 p.m. while swimming with family and was later pronounced dead at Exeter Hospital.
• His 61-year-old father tried to reach him, became distressed, and was rescued; he was treated and is in stable condition.
• Lifeguards had ended duty at 5:30 p.m. but were called back and, with a firefighter, brought both to shore and began lifesaving efforts.
• Officials reported high surf tied to Hurricane Erin, with 4- to 7-foot breakers; the local fire chief said the force involved was swell-driven rather than a classic rip current.
• Swimming was closed Sunday and later reopened after reassessment, as Marine Patrol investigates and asks for tips to Sgt. Nicholas Haroutunian.