A Colorado man in Hawaii returned from scuba diving complaining of issue respiration. Moments later, he turned unresponsive and was pronounced useless by medics. Hawaii Police are investigating the demise as a doable drowning, in line with a information launch from the Hawai‘i Police Division.
Greg Durocher, 51, of Citadel Rock had scuba diving classes together with his household at Waiolena Seaside Park on Monday afternoon, the discharge stated. Durocher was within the water for about 38 minutes earlier than he returned to shore complaining of issue respiration, the discharge stated.
Shortly after, Durocher turned unresponsive, police stated. The dive teacher and Durocher’s household started CPR and had been met by medics with the native hearth division.
Durocher was taken to Hilo Benioff Medical Heart, the place he was pronounced useless shortly after being admitted, the discharge stated.
Police initiated a coroner’s inquest to find out the reason for demise. No foul play is suspected, officers stated.
Anybody with details about this incident is requested to contact South Hilo Patrol Officer Elieser Quinones at 808- 935-3311 or by e mail at elieser.quinones@hawaiicounty.gov.