New Hampshire officials say a teenager from Bedford has died after drowning in North Pond in the town of Stark.
Investigators say on Saturday morning crews recovered the body of Syed Mansoor Bilal, 17, from the pond. The teen had been boating with 3 others just before 1 a.m. early Saturday morning when the canoe overturned.
According to police, 911 was called for help after three of the boaters made it to shore but Bilal did not. Crews from New Hampshire Fish and Game, NH Marine Patrol, NH State Police, Stark Fire Department, Groveton Fire Department and Shelburne Fire Department all searched for the missing teen.
Police say the case is still under investigation but alcohol and drugs appear to be a contributing factor.