HAMPTON BEACH, N.H. – The New Hampshire State Police jumped into action Sunday after receiving reports of a possible drowning at Hampton Beach.

At 6:45 pm, the Marine Patrol Unit was notified of a possible drowning involving a 17-year-old boy. According to witnesses, the teen had been swimming with other family members before he was pulled away by a strong ocean current. The victim's father had entered the water in an attempt to rescue the teen, but required assistance himself.

Police said lifeguards were off-duty at the time of the incident, but were quickly called back into action.

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Responding lifeguards were able to bring both the father and son back to shore and performed life-saving efforts. Both victims were transported to Exet

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