Drowning, Baker Reservoir, Warren

On July 6, 2020 at approximately 6:24 PM, New Hampshire State Police Communications received a call reporting a man and his dog who overturned in a canoe on the Baker Reservoir in Warren. A witness reported seeing the dog swim to shore, however, the man went underwater and did not resurface.

Responding agencies included New Hampshire State Police-Marine Patrol, NHSP Troop F, New Hampshire Fish and Game, Warren Police, and Warren Fire/Rescue. The victim, an adult male, was located around 7:30 PM. His identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

The incident remains under investigation. Anyone who has further information is encouraged to contact Marine Patrol Officer Nicholas Haroutunian at 603-227-2112 or by email at Nicholas.Haroutunian@dos.nh.gov.