'live by the sword, die by the sword'.........
Hawaii police identified the victim as 47-year-old Randy Llanes of Kailua-Kona.
DOBOR staff and witnesses say he jumped into the water and speared the fish. The fish then reportedly struck the man in the chest with its sharp bill. He was pulled by onlookers from the harbor and was unresponsive.
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation was administered until the Hawaii Fire Department arrived. He was transported by ambulance to Kona Community Hospital. Hawaii Police Department officers responded and took statements from witnesses. DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources officers are also investigating.
http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/29194089/boat-captain-speared-by-swordfish-in-hawaii-harbor-dies
Hawaii police identified the victim as 47-year-old Randy Llanes of Kailua-Kona.
DOBOR staff and witnesses say he jumped into the water and speared the fish. The fish then reportedly struck the man in the chest with its sharp bill. He was pulled by onlookers from the harbor and was unresponsive.
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation was administered until the Hawaii Fire Department arrived. He was transported by ambulance to Kona Community Hospital. Hawaii Police Department officers responded and took statements from witnesses. DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources officers are also investigating.
http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/29194089/boat-captain-speared-by-swordfish-in-hawaii-harbor-dies