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C O U NT Y O F KAU A‘I
BERNARD P. CARVALHO, JR.
Mayor
WALLACE G. REZENTES, JR.
Managing Director
KAUA‘I POLICE DEPARTMENT
News Release
For Immediate Release: January 20, 2017
DARRYL PERRY, CHIEF
Tel (808) 241-1600
Fax (808) 241-1604
Idaho man dies in waters off Moloa‘a Beach
MOLOA‘A – An Idaho man drowned in waters off Moloa‘a Beach on Thursday
afternoon. Police have identified him as 64-year-old Michael Tremblay.
The man had been swimming at approximately 12:15 p.m., when he could no longer be
seen from shore. His family became concerned and called 911 for assistance.
Rescue 3 aboard Air 1, Ocean Safety’s Roving Patrol units, and firefighters from the
Kaiākea fire station responded to the scene. Rescuers located the man’s unresponsive body a
short time later, roughly 150 yards from shore.
Lifeguards on Jet Ski brought the man to shore and began CPR. Awaiting medics then
transported him to Wilcox Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Volunteers from Life’s Bridges, a grief counseling service, are assisting the man’s family.
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