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Man Dies After Being Pulled From Piscataquog River in Manchester

Investigators have identified the victim, requesting public tips to aid the ongoing inquiry.

Overview

  • A 23-year-old Manchester resident, identified by officials as Pacific Sibomana, was pulled from the Piscataquog River after a friend raised the alarm.
  • First responders were led about 800 feet to the scene, spotted him roughly four minutes after arrival, and pulled him from about 7 to 8 feet of water.
  • The friend began lifesaving efforts on shore and responders continued CPR while carrying the man over difficult terrain to an ambulance.
  • He was taken first to a local hospital and then to a regional hospital and was pronounced dead the next morning.
  • Investigators do not suspect foul play and ask anyone with information to contact Det. Trooper Micah Jones at Micah.Jones@dos.nh.gov or 603-724-8026.