Man is found unresponsive
in Maui waters
A 68-year-old man from Canada was in critical condition Friday after he was pulled unresponsive from waters off Kihei, Maui.
Firefighters said the man fell while windsurfing and became separated from his board off the Veterans of Foreign Wars hall on Uluniu Road. A family member saw him floating face down about 70 yards from shore.
Bystanders brought him to shore and initiated CPR.
The incident was reported at 3:47 p.m.
Police officers continued CPR until firefighters and Emergency Medical Services personnel arrived. The man was transported to Maui Memorial Medical Center.
The man, from Toronto, is a part-time Kihei resident.
Donor rewards brothers who helped nab thief
An anonymous donor has rewarded two brothers who chased down an alleged thief in Hilo.
Kupono, 24, and Hamakua Kon-Kahakai, 18, were at the Hilo Farmers Market on Aug. 30 when they saw a man flee on a bicycle with a jar of money allegedly stolen from a market vendor, the Hawaii Tribune-Herald reported. The brothers gave chase on foot, catching the suspect, 27, near Pauahi Street. They detained him until police arrived and helped return the money to the vendor.
The donor left the cash — $100 for each brother — at the Tribune-Herald on Thursday. The donor requested anonymity but said in an email that “positive efforts such as theirs should be made known and recognized.”
Both brothers said Friday they were surprised to learn about the donation but said they have received positive feedback about their experience.
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Star-Advertiser staff
