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Authorities identify diver whose body was recovered off Kaaawa

The Honolulu Medical Examiner’s Office identified Sunday a 37-year-old man who died after he went diving off Kaaawa as Renty Sippa of Kalihi.

Police said Sippa apparently became overwhelmed by strong currents while diving about 8:30 p.m. Friday and failed to return to shore.

Firefighters located Sippa Saturday morning, but could not revive him, police said.

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