HomeMy WebLinkAboutNR032519KPDTHE COUNTY OF KAUA'I
DEREKS. K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
mT MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
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News Release
For Immediate Release: March 25, 2019
KALIA`I POLICE DEPARTMENT
MICHAEL M. CONTRADES, ACTING CHIEF
Tel (808) 241-1600
Fax (808) 241-1604
Male visitor found unresponsive in waters off Kalapaki Bay
KALAPAKI — A Spokane, Washington, man was found unresponsive on Sunday
afternoon in waters off Kalapaki Bay.
The victim has been identified as Evan Forsnes, age 53.
According to a preliminary report, Forsnes had been swimming off Kalapaki Bay.
The U.S. Coast Guard reported that a body was floating face down in waters off
Kalapaki Bay shortly after 4 p.m. Police, firefighters, the U.S. Coast Guard, a private company,
and AMR responded to the incident.
Forsnes was transported to Wilcox Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Autopsy results are pending; however, police do not suspect foul play at this time.
Volunteers with Life's Bridges, a grief counseling service, is assisting the victim's family.