Body found in Hampton River ID"d; death ruled accidental

Hampton River jetty (Stephen Priest photo)

HAMPTON - A man whose body was found in the Hampton River on Wednesday has been identified as a Massachusetts resident, and the manner of his death has been ruled as accidental drowning.

The body of Stephen Gelineau, 47, of Lowell, Mass., was discovered around 7:30 a.m., following a report of a possible body in the river.

The victim was dressed in fishing attire and believed to have possibly been fishing off the Hampton jetty.

Anyone who may have information regarding this incident is asked to contact Sergeant Stephen O'Connor at (603) 227-2114 or Stephen.J.O'Connor@dos.nh.gov.