Hawaii teenager dies after going missing while freediving off Pebble Beach
Joven Young, 18, died after disappearing while freediving with a friend off Pebble Beach near Captain Cook, on Hawaii’s Big Island. His friend lost sight of him and sought help from a nearby boat, prompting a multi-agency search. The death has led to a coroner’s inquest and an autopsy request to establish the cause.
Search and rescue personnel found Young in the water almost three hours after the search began. He was taken to Kona Community Hospital and pronounced dead at 6.10pm; police said they do not suspect foul play. Young had attended Konawaena High School, played basketball and enjoyed diving, fishing and surfing; he had been preparing to join the Coast Guard in January. A fundraiser for his family had raised $20,379, according to the article.
- 18-year-old Joven Young died while freediving near Captain Cook.
- Search teams found him after almost three hours.
- Authorities requested an autopsy and opened an inquest.
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Freediving is diving underwater while holding your breath, without breathing equipment. It is practised for recreation and can involve risks such as running out of air or becoming disoriented underwater.
Pebble Beach is on the coast near Captain Cook, on Hawaii’s Big Island. Searches for people missing at sea can involve several agencies, and an inquest and autopsy may help establish how a death occurred.
The US Coast Guard is the country’s maritime service, with roles including search and rescue and maritime safety. Young had been preparing to join it.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Hawaii boy, 18, dies while ‘freediving’ off famed beauty spot”.