MEREDITH — Officers from the N.H. Marine Patrol identified the woman who drowned Friday evening in Pemigewasset Lake as 38-year-old Jennifer Loftus of Manchester.
In a written statement to the media, Officer Scott Bailey said the Marine Patrol, as well as Meredith Police, Meredith Fire and Rescue, and Stewart's Ambulance responded to the lake at 8 p.m. for a woman who was missing and who had last been seen in the lake.
Police said Loftus was found after a short time and was transported to Lakes Region General Hospital where she was pronounced dead.
Pemigewasset Lake is a small lake located across Route 104 from the Route 104 Diner.
Marine Patrol continues to investigate.
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