HomeMy WebLinkAboutNR040119MalevisitordieswhilesnorkelingTHE COUNTY OF KAUA'I
DEREK S. K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
mqa MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
C OF
News Release
For Immediate Release: April 1, 2019
KAUA`I POLICE DEPARTMENT
MICHAEL M. CONTRADES, ACTING CHIEF
Tel (808) 241-1600
Fax (808) 241-1604
Male visitor dies while snorkeling
PRINCEVILLE — Kaua'i police report that a male visitor died while snorkeling in waters
off Pu`u Poa Beach in Princeville on Monday morning.
He has been identified as Joseph Nesselroth, age 64, of Colorado.
Shortly after 10:30 a.m., Hanalei firefighters were notified of an unresponsive snorkeler
being brought to shore on Pu`u Poa Beach.
According to a preliminary investigation, the man was snorkeling with his fiance and a
tour group when he became distressed approximately 20 yards from shore. His fiance called out
for help and bystanders nearby went into the water to respond. They brought the unresponsive
man to shore, where they began administering CPR.
Once on scene, firefighters took over the effort but attempts to resuscitate the victim
were unsuccessful. Responding medics transported the 64-year-old Colorado man to Mahelona
Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
An autopsy is pending to determine the cause of death. However, foul play is not
suspected.
Volunteers from Life's Bridges, a grief counseling service, assisted the man's family.