HomeMy WebLinkAboutNR082219VisitorincriticalconditionaftersnorkelinginwatersoffAniniBeachTHE COUNTY OF KAUA'I
DEREK S. K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
mqa MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
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News Release
For Immediate Release: August 22, 2019
KAUA`I FIRE DEPARTMENT
KILIPAKI VAUGHAN, DEPUTY CHIEF
Tel (808) 241-4980
Fax (808) 241-6508
Visitor in critical condition after snorkeling in waters off `Anini Beach
`ANINI — A 29-year-old California man remains in critical condition after he was found
unresponsive in waters off `Anini Beach on Wednesday.
According to witness reports, the man was snorkeling when he was seen unresponsive
in the water. Witnesses brought him to shore and began administering CPR.
First responders were notified at approximately 1:30 p.m., lifeguards from the Wanini
Roving Patrol Unit were first on scene and continued resuscitation efforts.
While in transport to Wilcox Hospital, responding firefighters and AMR medics continued
advanced life support and the man regained a pulse. He currently remains at the hospital in
critical condition.
Volunteers from Life's Bridges, a grief counseling service, is assisting the man's family.