Hawai‘i Island police have identified the body recently discovered along the Hilo Bay shoreline as 64-year-old Randall Malakaua of Hilo. After an autopsy performed earlier this week, the forensic pathologist reported there were no signs of foul play and the preliminary ruling is accidental drowning. However, the final determination is pending toxicology test results along with a comprehensive review of the victim’s medical history. On Sunday, December 11, Hilo patrol officers and Hawai‘i Fire Department personnel responded to the shoreline area after receiving a report of a body being located at the water’s edge. Area I Criminal Investigation Section personnel responded to the scene and are continuing to investigate the incident which remains classified as a coroner’s inquest. Police ask anyone who may have information relative to this case to call the police department’s non-emergency number at (808) 935-3311, or Detective Clarence Davies of the Area I Criminal Investigation Section at (808) 961-2382 or email Clarence.Davies@hawaiicounty.gov.