KAILUA-KONA Officials say a man who was found hanged Wednesday at a state park in North Kona committed suicide.
KAILUA-KONA — Officials say a man who was found hanged Wednesday at a state park in North Kona committed suicide.
The man, identified as a 38-year-old Kailua-Kona resident, was found hanged from a tree, north of the restroom facilities at Kua Bay at Kekaha Kai State Park, according to the state Department of Land and Natural Resources, which oversees state park.
Rescue personnel were dispatched to the site about 11 a.m.
A DLNR spokesman said the man’s family posted pictures and a statement on social media requesting help in trying to locate him. He was reported missing Wednesday morning.
The entire family was searching for him and his vehicle was located on the shoulder of Queen Kaahumanu Highway, fronting the entrance to the Makalawena section of the park.
The spokesman said there were no signs of foul play, and Hawaii Island police detectives are currently investigating the incident. An autopsy was requested to determine the exact cause of death.
Kua Bay remained open throughout the investigation, which took place mauka of the shoreline.
West Hawaii Today does typically does not report on suicide unless it happens in a public place or is a public person.
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