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Body of Waikoloa man, 59, found floating in Hilo Bay

Hawaii island police have identified a body discovered in Hilo Bay Thursday afternoon as 59-year-old David Michael McManus of Waikoloa.

The Hawaii Police Department said an autopsy Friday indicated that there were no signs of foul play, however final results are pending a toxicology and forensic testing.

HPD said that McManus frequently stayed at a residence in Hilo.

South Hilo officers responded to a call Thursday at around 4:15 p.m. about a body floating in the water about 200 yards from shore in the Hilo Bayfront area.

The body was brought to shore by first responders and was transported to the Hilo Medical Center. A pronouncement of death was made about 5:30 p.m.

HPD is asking anyone who may have information about the case to call its nonemergency number at 808-935-3311 or contact Detective Casey Cabral of the Area I Criminal Investigation Section at 808-961-2384 or Casey.Cabral@hawaiicounty.gov.

Those who prefer to remain anonymous can call the CrimeStoppers at 808-961-8300. All CrimeStoppers information is kept confidential.

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