Kukio employee dies from accident

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KAILUA-KONA — A North Kona resort employee died Tuesday after an accident on the property Monday afternoon.

Authorities responded to Kukio Golf and Beach Club at 12:57 p.m. Monday where they found an unconscious man, according to Hawaii Police. The 43-year-old, later identified to be an employee of the resort, had been scuba diving in a fishpond on the grounds when a coworker found him, authorities confirmed.

Hawaii Police Maj. Robert Wagner said when police arrived on scene at Kukio the victim was unresponsive and CPR was administered. He was later taken to North Hawaii Community Hospital via ground ambulance.

On Tuesday afternoon, Wagner said the employee had died.

Kukio Golf and Beach Club is a private, residential equity club located adjacent to the Four Seasons Resort, Hualalai along the Kona Coast.