Community: 7-30-23 (Update) Body Located Off of Puna Coastline
Community: 7-30-23 (Update) Body Located Off of Puna Coastline
Hawai’i Island police report that a Hawaii Fire Department dive team searching for an opihi picker reported missing today have recovered a male body from the water on Sunday afternoon, July 30, 2023.
The body was transported to the Hilo Medical Center where an autopsy has been scheduled to determine the exact cause of death.
Police are holding off on confirming that it may be the opihi picker reported missing today as they await positive identification and notification of next of kin.
Detectives with the Area I Criminal Investigation Section are continuing the investigation.
