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.
ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW AD
ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW AD
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.
ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW AD
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.
This comments section is a public community forum for the purpose of free expression. Although Big Island Now encourages respectful communication only, some content may be considered offensive. Please view at your own discretion. View Comments
UPDATE: Sept. 8
