Police identify opihi picker found Saturday in Onomea Bay

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Big Island police have identified a 43-year-old Papaikou man who died Saturday reportedly whole picking opihi alone in the Onomea area.

Big Island police have identified a 43-year-old Papaikou man who died Saturday reportedly whole picking opihi alone in the Onomea area.

The victim has been identified as Paul Kaaukai, according to the Hawaii Police Department. An autopsy is scheduled to determine the exact cause of death.