Kamilo Beach Drowning Report
Thursday, 4/22/2021; 9:32pm
1 Fatality
4 HFD apparaturs; 6 HFD personnel
59 year old unresponsive male laying supine on beach, obvious DOA.
HFD units from Pahala and Na’alehu and HPD responded to remote shoreline of Kamilo Beach. Utilized smaller off road capable vehicle to access 5.5 mile of dirt and rocky road. Found 59 year old unresponsive male on beach, patient DOA. Male party was night diving in a group and lost contact with others. Found later in tide pool and brought to shore prior to HFD arrival. Patient assessed and scene turned over to HPD.
Cause is unknown
Sandy beach front with tidal pools and exposed reef. 2-3 foot height of constant, choppy wave action.
