MDIFW NEWS: MDIFW NEWS: Manchester man drowns today following a swimming incident

August 24, 2020 - COBBOSSEECONTEE LAKE, ME

Shortly before 2:00 PM this afternoon, Edward Kimball, 24, of Manchester, Maine drowned following a swimming-related incident off Pond Road near the outlet of Cobbosseecontee Lake. Game wardens say Kimball may have suffered health related complications while swimming. The incident did not involve a watercraft. Kimball's body was recovered quickly in eight feet of water and about 30 feet from shore. Lifesaving measures were performed by first responders, but efforts were unsuccessful. Both Manchester and Winthrop Fire Departments as well as State Troopers also assisted.