Possible Drowning at Profile Falls

Bristol, New Hampshire – On Saturday, August 20, 2022 at approximately 12:40 PM, New Hampshire State Police – Troop F dispatch received a call for a possible drowning at Profile Falls in Bristol.  Bristol Police and Fire, New Hampton Fire Department and New Hampshire State Police – Marine Patrol responded to the call.

Witnesses told police that the male subject was swimming in the falls. He went under the water but was located shortly thereafter and brought to shore by friends and fellow swimmers, which included an off duty nurse. Once at shore, CPR was started. He was pronounced deceased at approximately 1:00 PM.

The investigation is ongoing and the victim’s name is being withheld pending notification of family. Anyone who witnessed the incident is encouraged to contact New Hampshire State Police - Marine Patrol Sergeant Nicholas Haroutunian at Nicholas.M.Haroutunian@dos.nh.gov or (603) 227-2112.

Update:

The victim was identified as Victor Rosado-Rosario, age 19, of Methuen, MA.