The body of an unidentified man was found in Hilo Bay on Thursday evening.
The body of an unidentified man was found in Hilo Bay on Thursday evening.
At 8 p.m. Thursday, officers went to the 100 block of Banyan Drive on a report of a body floating in the bay, according to the Hawaii Police Department.
He was face-down, about 15 feet from shore. Police and firefighters assisted the unresponsive man to shore.
He was taken to the Hilo Medical Center and pronounced dead at 9:02 p.m. An autopsy has been ordered to determine the cause of death.
Anyone with information about this case should call the department’s nonemergency line at 935-3311. Those who prefer to remain anonymous may call the islandwide Crime Stoppers number at 961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.