Hawai’i Island police are investigating a possible drowning involving a 31-year-old Pahoa man that occurred off the shore of Ali‘i Drive in Kailua-Kona.

On Sunday, Kona Patrol Officers and Hawai’i County Fire Department personnel responded to the 75-5700 block of Ali‘i Drive for a report of a possible drowning.

Through investigation, Officers were advised that the unidentified male was observed submerged in the ocean approximately 50-100 feet from Ali‘i Drive. Witnesses stated that he had not come up for air for over 10 minutes, and did not seeo any dive equipment with him.

The victim was transported to the Kona Community Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Police have initiated a coroner’s inquest investigation to determine the exact cause of death. No foul play is suspected at this time. The identity of the male is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

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