The Maui News

A 71-year-old man was pronounced dead Wednesday after he was pulled unresponsive from the water at Pu’u Keka’a or Black Rock in Kaanapali, the Fire Department reported.

The visitor reportedly had been snorkeling near the point at Black Rock.

Lahaina engine and ladder companies responded to the 11:07 a.m. call, arriving to find Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa staff performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation on the man. Fire and medics took over before the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

The ocean was calm, the Fire Department reported.

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