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Published on September 11, 2026
Sept. 12 REVISION: An earlier version of this press release incorrectly listed the individual’s age as 59. The correct age is 69.
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WAINIHA – On September 11, 2026, at approximately 1:00 p.m., first responders were dispatched to a report of a deceased man found in the vicinity of Kūhiō Highway and Wainiha Powerhouse Road. The victim has been identified as a 59-year-old man from Wainiha. As KPD is currently trying to notify next of kin, the decedentʻs name cannot be released at this time.
A preliminary investigation determined that the area where the decedent was discovered experienced significant flooding during Hurricane Lowell.
An autopsy is pending to determine the exact cause of death but foul play is not suspected. The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone who may have witnessed anything related to the incident is urged to call Crime Stoppers Kaua’i at (808) 246-8300. You may also submit a tip at crimestopperskauai.org or through the Crime Stoppers Kaua’i P3 Tips Mobile App.
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