Accident – Death – Obituary News :
The Tragic Incident at Hilo Harbor
An elderly man from Hilo, identified as 73-year-old Dennis William Swain, was found deceased in Hilo Harbor earlier this month. The Hawaii Police Department revealed that autopsy results pointed towards a probable drowning as the cause of his death.
The Discovery at Hilo Pier
On the morning of February 9, Hilo patrol officers and Hawaii Fire Department personnel responded to a distressing report. They found a male body floating face-down at the edge of the Hilo Pier, located at 100 Kuhio St. in Hilo. The man, later identified as Swain, was swiftly pulled from the water and transported to Hilo Medical Center.
The Unfortunate Outcome
Despite efforts to save him, Swain was officially pronounced dead at 10:47 a.m. An autopsy conducted on Swain revealed that the probable cause of his death was drowning. However, a final ruling is pending the results of standard toxicology tests. The authorities have stated that there is no suspicion of foul play in this tragic incident.
Call for Information
The Hawaii Police Department is urging anyone who may have information related to this case to come forward. They can contact the department’s nonemergency number at (808) 935-3311 or reach out to Detective Kimo Keliipaakaua of the Area I Criminal Investigation Section at (808) 961-2375. Additionally, information can be provided via email at kimo.keliipaakaua@hawaiicounty.gov.
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