Vincent Parr, 37, of Lawrence dove into the Swift River in Albany Sunday afternoon east of the covered bridge when a mother and child became stuck in an area with fast moving water, according to New Hampshire State Police.
The tragedy follows at least two drownings in New Hampshire last week, including a similar incident in which a parent died while trying to rescue their child from strong waters.
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