Hawaii Island police are investigating an unattended death after receiving a report of a 41-year-old falling to her death and whose body was found at the base of a cliff Thursday morning in Hakalau. Her name is being withheld pending notification of her family.
At 10:41 a.m. Thursday, the Hawaii Fire Department received a report that the woman fell from a cliff near the old Hakalau Mill in an area frequented by fishermen.
The victim was airlifted out of the area by helicopter, then transported by medics to the Hilo Medical Center where she was pronounced dead shortly after 1:30 p.m.
An autopsy has been scheduled for Friday morning to determine the cause of her death.
Detectives with the Area I Criminal Investigations Section are continuing the investigation. There was someone in the area who reportedly assisted after the fact by seeking help for the victim. Detectives would like to identify and interview this individual.
Anyone who may have information about this incident should contact the police department’s nonemergency line at 935-3311, or Detective Jesse Kerr of the Area I Criminal Investigation Section at 961-2377 or Jesse.Kerr@hawaiicountygov.
Those who prefer to remain anonymous may call the island-wide Crime Stoppers number at 961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.