BRISTOL, New Hampshire – On Monday, June 13, 2023, at approximately 6:15 p.m., New Hampshire State Police received the report of a possible drowning near Arrowhead Point Road on Newfound Lake in Bristol.

 Information was received of a swimmer who had gone into the water and had not come back to shore. New Hampshire State Police – Marine Patrol and Troop F, as well as Bristol Police Department, Bristol Fire and Rescue and NH Fish and Game responded to the scene. Bristol Fire Department was first on scene and was able to put a boat in the water and immediately begin a search.

 Shortly after the start of the search, the victim was located approximately 140 feet from the shore of the residence he was staying at. The victim was transported to Wellington State Park, where an ambulance was waiting.

 Lifesaving measures were attempted but the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. The victim was identified as: Ole Romero Age: 38 Charleston, S.C. The death is being investigated by Marine Patrol and is not considered suspicious at this time.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Sergeant Josh Dirth at (603) 227-2115 or Lieutenant Dennis Wade at (603) 223-8863.