Overview

• The 17-year-old was pulled from the ocean Sunday evening and later died at Exeter Hospital, according to New Hampshire State Police - Marine Patrol.
• The teen’s 61-year-old father, who entered the water to help, was rescued and is in stable condition after receiving treatment.
• Witnesses told police the boy was swept away by a strong current while swimming with family shortly after 6:40 p.m.
• State lifeguards had ended duty at 5:30 p.m. but returned; three lifeguards and a firefighter brought both swimmers to shore and began lifesaving efforts.
• Marine Patrol opened an investigation and requested tips to Sgt. Nicholas Haroutunian as high surf and rip-current risks affected the region over the weekend.