The confluence of the Parker River and Plum Island Sound in Newburyport, Mass. The sheds in the center are the maintenance center of the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. Credit: Botteville, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

A New Hampshire man died after falling off a boat in Newburyport, Mass., last Tuesday, officials said.

At 3:45 p.m., Newburyport’s fire and police departments responded to a call reporting that a man had fallen off a boat five miles from shore and was in need of medical assistance, according to police.

People on the boat performed CPR on the victim before first responders docked the boat at Plum Island Point.

The Essex County District Attorney’s Office identified the man as Edward Kinney, 64, of Pembroke. Kinney was transported to Anna Jaques Hospital in critical condition and was pronounced dead last Wednesday.

Emilia Wisniewski is a general assignment reporter that covers Franklin, Warner and Henniker. She is also the engagement editor. She can be reached at ewisniewski@cmonitor.com or (603) 369-3307