WAINIHA – A 51-year-old male visitor from Sechelt, British Columbia drowned in waters off Wainiha on Kaua‘i’s North Shore Tuesday afternoon. This is the fifth ocean drowning to occur so far this year and the third drowning in less than
WAINIHA – A 51-year-old male visitor from Sechelt, British Columbia drowned in waters off Wainiha on Kaua‘i’s North Shore Tuesday afternoon. This is the fifth ocean drowning to occur so far this year and the third drowning in less than a week.
“Our hearts go out to the families of all of the victims,” states Mayor Bernard P. Carvalho, Jr. “Our community remains steadfast in our commitment to keeping our residents and visitors safe while enjoying all of what Kaua‘i has to offer. We will continue to work with our first responders, visitor industry partners, and all members of our community to educate the public on the potential hazards in nature and how to avoid them.”
A bystander called Police Dispatch at 4:26 p.m. after noticing the man’s body lying face down in the Wainiha River, fronting a vacation rental near the Wainiha General Store.
Firefighters from the Kaiakea fire station responded to the scene and immediately began performing CPR until Medics arrived and transported the man to Wilcox Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Police have not yet released the man’s identity.
While there are no current ocean warnings posted for the County of Kaua‘i, rescue officials continue to urge beachgoers to check for updates on ocean conditions at www.kauaiexplorer.com
