Other tourist deaths were reported in Hawaii after being pulled into the water by waves
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Other tourist deaths were reported in Hawaii after being pulled into the water by waves

Hawaii is one of the most beautiful places in the world to visit. But lately it’s been making headlines for the wrong reasons.

On Tuesday afternoon, a tourist was swept into the ocean by a wave at a beach in Kauai. First responders were dispatched due to an “unresponsive swimmer” according to Kauai Police Department releases.

The person was identified as a 62-year-old man from New York who was at Kauapea Beach on vacation. People on the beach tried to give the victim CPR until personnel arrived.

Advanced resuscitation efforts were performed, according to the release, by medics after fire station personnel attempted to use an AED and Lucas unit. After being taken to hospital, the man was pronounced dead.

According to local police, no crime is suspected, but the death is currently under investigation and an autopsy is being performed.

“Kauapea Beach is not a lifeguarded beach and the public is urged to use caution if entering the water. However, officials strongly recommended swimming only at beaches that have lifeguards,” the release also shared.

Just a week ago, there were more casualties when strong waves pulled people into the water at Keiki Beach on Oahu’s north shore. Like Kauai, Keiki is a beach that does not have lifeguards.

Brian Kunic, who is 63 years old, was visiting the beach with his wife from California when a huge wave pulled him into the water. He was pronounced dead after being brought back to shore out of the water.

That information was provided by GoFundMe which was established to help Carolyn Killion, his wife, defray expenses for his services.

Laura Sue Jett, who is 72, and her daughter Laura Rich, who is 31, were also pulled into the water along with Kunic. They were both taken to the hospital, as Jett was in critical condition and Rich was in serious condition.

Days later Jett sadly passed away.

A GoFundMe has also been set up to help their families with any expenses that need to be covered by the accident.