1. Autopsy on Hilo man found dead in harbor indicates drowning
2. Autopsy report Hilo man harbor drowning indication.
Accident – Death – Obituary News :
A man from Hilo who was discovered floating in Hilo Harbor on February 9th most likely died as a result of drowning, according to autopsy results. The body of the man, identified as 73-year-old Dennis William Swain, was found face-down at the edge of the Hilo Pier and pulled from the water by responding personnel.
Discovery and Response
Shortly after 8:00 a.m. on February 9, Hilo patrol officers and Hawai‘i Fire Department personnel responded to a report of a male body floating at the Hilo Pier. Swain was transported to the Hilo Medical Center where he was pronounced dead at 10:47 a.m.
Autopsy Results
An autopsy performed on Swain indicated that his death was likely the result of drowning. However, the pathologist’s final ruling is pending standard toxicology results. There was no evidence of foul play in relation to Swain’s death.
Police Investigation
The Hawaiʻi Police Department is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding Swain’s death. Anyone with information related to the case is urged to contact the police department’s non-emergency number at (808) 935-3311 or Detective Kimo Keliipaakaua of the Area I Criminal Investigation Section at (808) 961-2375 or email kimo.keliipaakaua@hawaiicounty.gov.
It is always a tragedy when a member of the community passes away under such circumstances. The authorities are working diligently to uncover the full details surrounding Swain’s death and bring closure to his loved ones.
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– autopsy hilo man found dead harbor indicates probable drowning
– autopsy hilo man harbor indicates probable drowning.
