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Teen in Critical Condition Following Tubing Accident on Lake Winnipesaukee

Aug 14, 2024 1 min read

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A 17-year-old boy is in critical condition following a tubing accident on Lake Winnipesaukee in Gilford, New Hampshire. The incident occurred just before 5 p.m. near Little Camp Island while the boy was tubing with his family. According to reports, he became unconscious during the activity.

First responders from the New Hampshire State Police Marine Patrol and Gilford Fire Rescue arrived at the scene promptly. The boy's father had already initiated CPR on the boat before emergency personnel took over. The teenager was then transported to Concord Hospital-Laconia, where he remains in critical but stable condition. The cause of the accident is still under investigation, and no further details have been disclosed.

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