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A 44-year-old Captain Cook resident apparently drowned Friday afternoon in waters off Kua Bay in North Kona.
A 44-year-old Captain Cook resident apparently drowned Friday afternoon in waters off Kua Bay in North Kona.
On Friday, Kona police officers and Hawaii Fire Department rescue personnel responded to a 2:12 p.m. report of an apparent drowning at the bay, according to the Hawaii Police Department. The victim was transported to Kona Community Hospital where she was pronounced dead at 3:24 p.m.
Police identified her as Carol Vandermyden. An autopsy has been ordered to determine the exact cause of death.
No further information was available as of press time.