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Maui County Hawaii - Miscellaneous Accident Fatal UPDATE 31 December 2023 ( news )
Maui County , state Hawaii ( By Press Release office)
Dec 31,2023
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UPDATE:
The victim has been identified as Jason Carter ( 39 ) of Haiku . The Maui Police Department extends our deepest condolences to Mr . Carter’s family and friends .
ORIGINAL:
On Saturday , December 30 , 2023 , at approximately 11:19 a . m . , police responded to the beach area of 93 Hana Highway in Paia regarding a miscellaneous type incident .
Upon arrival , Ocean Safety Officers were transporting a male who sustained injuries from a shark encounter via jet ski to shore . Once onshore , life - saving measures were performed by first responder personnel until medic personnel arrived to transport the male to the Maui Memorial Medical Center for further treatment .
The 39 - year - old male from Haiku later succumbed to his injuries and died . ( The victim’s identity is being withheld for 24 hours to allow his family an opportunity to notify their extended family and friends ) .
The preliminary investigation reveals no signs of foul play; an autopsy has been scheduled .
The investigation is ongoing; no additional information is available .
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