The following accident occurred on March 25, 2010 at approximately 1810 hours.  The Hanover Police Department received a call reporting an overturned kayak (Vessel 1) approximately 1.5 miles north of the Wilder Dam on the Connecticut River.  Officers recovered the vessel which contained a backpack with the victim's identification inside. A few witnesses reported having seen an overturned kayak at different locations throughout the day.  The current was strong due to recent heavy rains.  NH Marine Patrol was notified at approximately 2115 hours on the evening of the 25th.  The search for the body continued unsuccessfully on the 26th.  The body was found approximately two weeks later by NH Fish and Game.
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