Body found on Hilo Bay shoreline

Hawaii Island police are investigating the discovery of a man’s body located along the Hilo Bay shoreline near Isles.

Shortly after 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Hilo patrol officers and Hawaii Fire Department personnel responded to the shoreline area fronting a business establishment in the 100 block of Lihiwai Street, after receiving a report of a body being located at the water’s edge.

Area I Criminal Investigation Section personnel responded to the scene to continue the investigation, which is currently classified as a coroner’s inquest. Preliminary observations of the body did not identify any signs of foul play. The victim, who appears to be a local male in his mid-50’s, appears to have been dead for less than 24 hours. An autopsy will be performed early this week to determine the exact cause of death.

The victim was transported to Hilo Medical Center for official pronouncement of death. The victim’s identity is pending positive identification and notification of next of kin.

Police ask anyone who may have information relative to this case to call the police department’s nonemergency number at (808) 935-3311, or Detective Clarence Davies of the Area I Criminal Investigation Section at (808) 961-2382 or email Clarence.Davies@hawaiicounty.gov.

Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call the islandwide Crime Stoppers number at (808) 961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.