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A Couple Tragically Drowns While Snorkeling in Maui
media Martina Wing 9/18/24 media Martina Wing 9/18/24

A Couple Tragically Drowns While Snorkeling in Maui

A couple from Washington State died while snorkeling near Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Reserve in Maui.

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Utah man dies on Hawaii snorkel tour, police investigate possible drowning
media Martina Wing 1/25/24 media Martina Wing 1/25/24

Utah man dies on Hawaii snorkel tour, police investigate possible drowning

Big Island Now reports on a possible drowning after a man from Utah joined a snorkel tour in Hawaii.

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German visitor dead after apparent drowning incident on Hawaii Island
media Martina Wing 12/25/23 media Martina Wing 12/25/23

German visitor dead after apparent drowning incident on Hawaii Island

Report by “Hawaii News Now” about a German visitor who drowned off Hokulia Bay in Kailua-Kona at the end of 2023.

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In 24 hours, two dead from ocean-related events on Big Island
media Martina Wing 6/9/23 media Martina Wing 6/9/23

In 24 hours, two dead from ocean-related events on Big Island

Report by Island News after two people died in two (unrelated) ocean events off the shores on the West side.

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5 injured when boat heading to manta ray dive runs aground off Hawaii Island
media Sandrine | SmartAlpaca Marketing 5/27/23 media Sandrine | SmartAlpaca Marketing 5/27/23

5 injured when boat heading to manta ray dive runs aground off Hawaii Island

Report by Hawaii News Now about an accident with a manta ray tour boat at Honokohau Harbor

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Police investigating possible drowning at Hōnaunau boat ramp
media Martina Wing 3/1/23 media Martina Wing 3/1/23

Police investigating possible drowning at Hōnaunau boat ramp

Hawai’i Island police are investigating a possible drowning at Hōnaunau Boat Ramp

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Authorities investigate death of Big Island tour boat crew member
media Sandrine | SmartAlpaca Marketing 4/6/22 media Sandrine | SmartAlpaca Marketing 4/6/22

Authorities investigate death of Big Island tour boat crew member

Article on Honolulu Civil Beat about the tragic death of manta tour crew member Theresa Butts.

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Fatal boating accident brings safety concerns to surface
media Sandrine | SmartAlpaca Marketing 4/5/22 media Sandrine | SmartAlpaca Marketing 4/5/22

Fatal boating accident brings safety concerns to surface

News segment on khon2.com concerning the tragic death of snorkeling crew member Theresa (Reesa) Butts. First published April 5th, 2022.

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Army identifies soldier killed in Hawaii boat accident
media Sandrine | SmartAlpaca Marketing 6/17/17 media Sandrine | SmartAlpaca Marketing 6/17/17

Army identifies soldier killed in Hawaii boat accident

Associated Press report about the death of Col. Kirk Slaughter, killed after a fishing boat ran him over while he was on leave.

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Kailua boat driver receives citation after fatal collision with diver
media Sandrine | SmartAlpaca Marketing 2/5/16 media Sandrine | SmartAlpaca Marketing 2/5/16

Kailua boat driver receives citation after fatal collision with diver

News article in the Star Advertiser about a diver dying from propeller injuries after a boat ran him over.

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Snorkeling in Hawaii is a leading cause of tourist deaths
media Sandrine | SmartAlpaca Marketing 1/12/16 media Sandrine | SmartAlpaca Marketing 1/12/16

Snorkeling in Hawaii is a leading cause of tourist deaths

Article on Civil Beat about visitors overestimating their snorkeling abilities and underestimating ocean conditions

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