18-year-old dies after falling from cliff in Weare NH

An 18-year-old has died after falling from a cliff near Everett Dam, according to Weare police. Police responded to the incident near Clough State Park around 3:15 pm Sunday. New Hampshire Fish and Game said the 18-year-old was climbing a cliff when he fell. The person had no climbing gear or safety equipment, police said. Weare Fire Department and police attempted life-saving measures, but the person succumbed to their injuries. Police said the cliffs were off-trail and not a designated climbing area. “This is the first incident like this that I’ve responded to in 14 years at Weare Police Department,” Weare Police Sgt. Brandon Montplaisir said. “It’s definitely a tragedy.” Officials have not yet released the identity of the victim.Police said no foul play is suspected and they are investigating how the incident happened. The Army Corp of Engineers is following up on the incident.

WEARE, NH —

An 18-year-old has died after falling from a cliff near Everett Dam, according to Weare police.

Police responded to the incident near Clough State Park around 3:15 pm Sunday.

New Hampshire Fish and Game said the 18-year-old was climbing a cliff when he fell. The person had no climbing gear or safety equipment, police said.

Weare Fire Department and police attempted life-saving measures, but the person succumbed to their injuries.

Police said the cliffs were off-trail and not a designated climbing area.

“This is the first incident like this that I’ve responded to in 14 years at Weare Police Department,” Weare Police Sgt. Brandon Montplaisir said. “It’s definitely a tragedy.”

Officials have not yet released the identity of the victim.

Police said no foul play is suspected and they are investigating how the incident happened.

The Army Corp of Engineers is following up on the incident.