MEDIA RELEASE
Incident Date: Monday 07/11/2022
Incident Time: 1400
Incident Location: Rich Memorial Beach - Standish (body of water – Sebago Lake)
Release Date: 7/12/2022
Release Time: 1630hrs
On the above date and time, the Sheriff’s Office along with the Standish Fire/Rescue Department responded to a possible drowning at the Rich Memorial Beach on Sebago Lake. The beach is located at the end of Newbegin Way off Harmon’s Beach Rd in Standish and is a popular destination for boaters and beach-goers.
A preliminary investigation determined that 28 year old Harrison Gauld had been swimming in the lake in approximately 4 feet of water. It appeared Gauld may have had a medical event and submerged under water. After not resurfacing, Gauld was quickly pulled onto the beach.
Several registered nurses who were at the beach performed CPR until emergency medical services arrived and took over. First responders also performed life saving measures for an extended period but unfortunately, they were not able to revive Mr. Gauld.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and the Criminal Investigation Division of the Sheriff’s Office are investigating this death.
The Sheriff’s Office offers our condolences to Mr. Gauld’s family. We would like to thank the bystanders on the beach who quickly sprang into action and gave their best efforts to revive Mr. Gauld.
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