HomeMy WebLinkAbout20230105KPD.pdfDEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: January 5, 2023
COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
KAUA‘I POLICE DEPARTMENT
TODD G. RAYBUCK, CHIEF
(808) 241-1600
Male visitor dies in waters off Hanalei Beach
HANALEI – A 67-year-old male visitor died Wednesday afternoon in waters off Hanalei Beach.
He has been identified as Janusz Jakubowicz of Poland.
The Kaua‘i Police Department, personnel with the Hanalei fire station, Ocean Safety Bureau
lifeguards, North Roving Ski patrol, American Medical Response, and bystanders responded to the
incident.
According to a preliminary report, at approximately 5:15 p.m., first responders received a call of
distressed swimmers in waters west of the Hanalei Pavilion lifeguard tower. In an attempt to assist two
swimmers, Jakubowicz became distressed. The two swimmers made it safely to shore. However,
Jakubowicz became unresponsive in the water and was brought to shore by local surfers. On shore, first
responders with OSB and KFD administered CPR. AMR personnel continued advanced life-saving
treatment on Jakubowicz while in transport to Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital, but he could not be
revived.
An autopsy is pending to determine the exact cause of death.
The Kaua‘i Visitors Bureau and volunteers with Life’s Bridges (a grief counseling service) are
assisting Jakubowicz’s family.
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Kauai Police Department PIO
EMAIL: kpdpio@kauai.gov