Unnamed Male – 75-year-old – Hawaii Volcanoes

Unnamed Male - 75-year-old - Hawaii Volcanoes

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Submitter's Profile Primary Source: abc News

Case Details

Found Deceased Cause of Death: Multiple Injuries by fall

According to abc News, HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK, Hawaii — The body of a 75-year-old man was found after he apparently fell from a closed area of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park late Sunday night, January 2, 2022, on Hawaii’s Big Island, authorities said. The National Park Service says family members reported the Hilo man missing from in the park early Monday.

Rangers and firefighters searched for him in the dark and then found his body 100 feet (30.48 meters) below the crater rim of a viewing area of Kilauea volcano.

A helicopter was needed to help retrieve his body. The park service says an investigation is underway.

People have been visiting the park at night to get a glimpse of a glowing lava lake from an eruption of the volcano.

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Investigative Details

Foul Play Suspected: Unknown / Undisclosed
Suicide Suspected: Unknown / Undisclosed
Cause of Death: Multiple Injuries by fall

Significant Dates

Reported Missing: Monday, December 27, 2021 (3 years ago)
Date Found: Sunday, January 2, 2022 (3 years ago)

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Entities

National Park Service Law Enforcement Rangers

Federal Law Enforcement

Points of Interest

POIs

Kilauea volcano

Body Found

Viewers since 1/2/2024

Monday, January 8, 2024 (1 year ago)

Missing NPF Public Identification Number (MPID) 10459

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