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Not sure if this was a scuba or snorkel diving accident? Establishing flotation with a BC or snorkel vest should have been easy, but many snorkelers don't bother with the vests; some wear them wrong. Kahana Bay is on the northwest side of the island.
From Diver dies after being caught in current at Kahana Bay - Hawaii News Now - KGMB and KHNL
From Diver dies after being caught in current at Kahana Bay - Hawaii News Now - KGMB and KHNL
KAAAWA (HawaiiNewsNow) - A man in his 40s died Friday night in an apparent diving accident in waters off Windward Oahu.Fire officials said a father and son were diving in Kahana Bay when both were caught in a current Friday night. The son was able to swim to shore and called 911 at around 10 p.m.
Rescue crews later found the father's body in about 10 to 15 feet of water. He was pronounced dead at the scene.