HPD: Apparent Drowning Victim Identified
Hawaiʻi Island police have identified a female visitor from California who apparently drowned Tuesday, Sept. 6, at 4 p.m. in waters at Pohoiki Beach.
The victim has been identified as 70-year-old Nancy Peacock of Martinez, California.
Police have initiated a coroner’s inquest investigation and have ordered an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.
ORIGINAL POST: Sept. 7
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a possible drowning that occurred in the Puna District.
On Tuesday, Sept. 6, at 4 p.m., officers responded to a report of an unresponsive woman who had been snorkeling at Pohoiki Beach.
Upon police arrival, Hawaiʻi Fire Department Rescue personnel and Hawaiʻi County Lifeguards were attempting cardio-pulmonary resuscitation. Attempts to resuscitate the victim at the scene were unsuccessful.
The identity of the victim is being withheld pending notification of her next of kin.
Police have initiated a coroner’s inquest investigation and have ordered an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.