Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a possible drowning involving a 57-year-old man from Germany in Hokulia Bay.

On December 23, Kona patrol officers and Hawai‘i County Fire Department (HFD) personnel responded to the Keauhou Boat Harbor following a report of a possible drowning.

Through investigation, officers learned that the man was participating in a guided snorkeling tour near Red Hill/ Hokulia when he was observed to be in distress. A snorkeling tour employee assisted him to the boat where he was brought on unresponsive. Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) was initiated as the boat returned to Keauhou Boat Harbor, where it was met by HFD medics.

Medics continued treatment as the man was taken to the Kona Community Hospital; however life-saving measures were unsuccessful and he was pronounced deceased upon arrival. His identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

Police have initiated a coroner’s inquest investigation to determine the exact cause of death. No foul play is suspected.

Police are asking anyone with any information regarding this incident to contact Kona Patrol Officer Collin Roberts at (808) 935-3311 or via e-mail at Collin.Robert@hawaiicounty.gov.