HomeMy WebLinkAboutNR6.16.19_KPDb THE COUNTY OF KAUA'I
DEREK S. K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
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MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
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News Release
For Immediate Release: June 16, 2019
KAUA`I POLICE DEPARTMENT
TODD G. RAYBUCK, CHIEF
Tel (808) 241-1600
Fax (808) 241-1604
Male visitor dies in waters off Polihale Beach
KEKAHA — A 53-year-old male visitor from Roswell, GA died Saturday afternoon while
swimming in waters off Polihale Beach in Kekaha.
His identity has not yet been released.
A family member called 911 at approximately 3:25 p.m. when the man was seen
unresponsive in the water. Bystanders pulled him to shore and began CPR until firefighters from
the Kauai Fire Department and PMRF responded to assist.
AMR medics also responded and rescuers continued life-saving efforts while they
transported the man to the Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
family.
Volunteers with Life's Bridges, a grief -counseling service, also responded to assist the
An autopsy is pending.