Water Search Merrimac River Manchester NH. 10/16/10

On Saturday afternoon around 15:00hrs. Manchester NH Fire Dept. responded to the Merrimac River near the Route 293 bridge for a reported overturned canoe in the water. Upon arrival of MFD units, the District Chief reporting seeing an overturned canoe floating down the river at the train bridge at the end of Depot Street. The District Chief then called for assistance from Bedford NH Fire Dept with manpower and a boat. A total of 3 boats were launched and conducted a sweep of the river and banks. Bedford's boat was able to rescue the canoe which was found with fishing material. Dhart was also requested to assistance with a search from the air. Companies did find another overturned canoe north of where these photos were taken. Firefighters conducted the search til about 18:30hrs. The incident is still under investigation by police.