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Authorities seek help identifying man found dead along Kapaʻa shoreline

Published September 3, 2026 • 5:18 PM HST Updated September 3, 2026 • 5:19 PM HST
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Kauaʻi authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who was found dead Wednesday morning along the shoreline near Pono Kai Resort.

First responders were called to the area at about 6:40 a.m. Sept. 2, after receiving a report of a deceased man. Police said the man is believed to be in his 50s and Caucasian.

He was approximately 6 feet tall and weighed about 180 pounds, with light-colored, balding hair.

It was also noted that he was found wearing jean shorts and a belt, but no shirt. Police said no other identifying marks were observed.

The man was taken to Wilcox Medical Center in Līhuʻe, where an autopsy is scheduled to determine the cause of death.

Authorities said foul play is not currently suspected.

Anyone with information that could help identify the man is asked to contact Detective Hutton at 808-241-1881 or Kauaʻi Police Department dispatch at 808-241-1711.

Click here to submit a tip. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers Kauaʻi at 808-246-8300 or via the Crime Stoppers Kauaʻi P3 Tips Mobile App.

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