Hawaii island police are investigating a possible drowning at Honaunau Bay in South Kona over the weekend.
At about 11:47 a.m. on Saturday, Kona patrol officers were dispatched to the Honaunau Boat Ramp in response to a report of a swimmer in distress.
Police learned that Mindy Morris, 65, of Panama City, Fla., had been snorkeling in the bay with family members, but reportedly had difficulty breathing after returning to shore, then lost consciousness.
Bystanders initiated life-saving measures until emergency responders arrived. Paramedics took Morris to Kona Community Hospital, where she later died.
Police have ordered an autopsy to determine the exact cause of her death. No foul play is suspected.
Witnesses are asked to contact Officer Cody Sheddy of Kona Patrol at (808) 935-3311 or via email at cody.sheddy@hawaiipolice.gov.
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