Man drowns in Swift River while trying to save wife, child

ALBANY - A man trying to save his wife and child drowned on Sunday in the Swift River in Albany.

State Police Marine Patrol responded around 12:35 p.m. for a call on a possible drowning.

An initial investigation revealed that a family from Massachusetts was on the Passaconaway roadside of the Swift River, east of the Albany covered bridge when the mother and child became stuck in an area with fast moving water.

The father attempted to rescue them and ultimately became caught in the current himself, according to a Dept. of Safety press release sent out on Sunday. The mother and child got to shore, and bystanders helped bring the victim to the shoreline where CPR was performed. He was ultimately pronounced deceased.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has additional details is asked to contact New Hampshire State Police - Marine Patrol Lieutenant Crystal McLain at (603) 227-2113 or Crystal.H.McLain@dos.nh.gov.