1 Dies After 3 Rescued From River in Haverhill, Mass.

Haverhill Police say the fire department responded to the Main Street bridge around 8 p.m.

One person has died after a group of three people were rescued from a river in Haverhill, Massachusetts, Wednesday night.

Haverhill Police say the fire department responded to the Main Street bridge around 8 p.m.

The Essex County DA's Office says Trent Cook, 47, of Haverhill, was taken to Holy Family Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

A woman, his friend, jumped in the river to attempt to save him. Another male, who was fishing, also jumped in the water to help.

Officials believe the drowning was accidental and no foul play is suspected.

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