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Possible Drowning at Kau Bay
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File photo, Kua Bay. Jamilia Epping
A coroner’s inquest investigation has been initiated in connection with a possible drowning in Kona on Thursday, Jan. 12.
At 11:15 a.m. Thursday, Kona Patrol officers responded to a report of an unresponsive man in waters off Kua Bay.
When officers arrived, beach goers were attempting cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.
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Fire/rescue personnel took the man, identified as 57-year-old Brad O’Gara of Amboy, Washington, to Kona Community Hospital.
He was pronounced dead at 12:17 p.m.
Police do not suspect foul play. An autopsy has been ordered to determine the exact cause of death.
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