HomeMy WebLinkAboutSwimmerFoundNawiliwili.pdfDEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: April 15, 2022
COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
KAUA‘I POLICE DEPARTMENT
TODD G. RAYBUCK, CHIEF
(808) 241-1600
First responders locate missing person in waters off Nawiliwili
LĪHU‘E –At approximately 6:00 am Friday, a body was found by a Coast Guard helicopter 50 to
60 yards off the shore.
A Coast Guard cutter then recovered the individual and administered first aid and resuscitation
efforts. He was then transported to the Coast Guard station at Nawiliwili where medics relieved the
crew who had recovered the man. Resuscitation efforts were continued as he was transported to the
Wilcox Hospital emergency room.
At approximately 7:45 am emergency care providers pronounced the man as deceased. The
identity of the individual shall remain confidential until family members have been properly notified.
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