Teen Hospitalized After Boating Incident On Lake Winnipesaukee

GILFORD, N.H. – A teenager was taken to the hospital following a boating incident on Lake Winnipesaukee. 

At 4:56 p.m. today, Aug. 13, 2024, the New Hampshire State Police – Marine Patrol responded to the area of Little Camp Island in Gilford after reports indicated a 17-year-old juvenile became unconscious while out tubing with family members.

Marine Patrol officers responded quickly and arrived on the scene within a few minutes of receiving the initial call. Sgt. Nicholas Haroutunian and Marine Patrol Supervisor David Jones immediately boarded the vessel, where the father of the juvenile was attempting life-saving measures. Sgt. Haroutunian and Supervisor Jones continued those life-saving measures while communicating with a responding Gilford Fire Rescue boat. 

The juvenile was taken to shore on the Gilford Fire Rescue boat by emergency personnel and later transported to Concord Hospital – Laconia in critical but stable condition.

The New Hampshire State Police – Marine Patrol was assisted by Gilford Fire Rescue and the Laconia Fire Department. 

Anyone with information that may assist in the ongoing investigation is encouraged to contact New Hampshire State Police - Marine Patrol Sgt. Haroutunian at (603) 227-2112 or Nicholas.M.Haroutunian@DOS.NH.GOV.