Missing New Hampshire man found dead

CHESTERFIELD, N.H. (WCAX) - A sad ending to the search for a missing man in New Hampshire.

Chesterfield police say Paul Stewart, 79, was found dead Thursday afternoon.

Stewart left his Spofford home Wednesday at about 2:30 p.m. to walk his two dogs in the woods nearby.

Police said when crews found Stewart Thursday, his dogs Bailee and Karlee were there watching over him. The dogs are now safely back home.

Chief Duane Chickering said in a Facebook post that more than 100 people helped in the search for Stewart.

As many of you know, the search and rescue sadly transitioned to a recovery operation for Paul. There were numerous...
Posted by Chesterfield Police Department on Thursday, September 21, 2023

Paul Stewart — Paul Stewart(Courtesy: N.H. State Police)

Paul Stewart left his Spofford home Wednesday to walk his two dogs in the woods nearby. — Paul Stewart left his Spofford home Wednesday to walk his two dogs in the woods nearby.(Courtesy: N.H. State Police)

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