Police Investigating Unattended Death at Old Kona Airport Beach Park

Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating the unattended death of a man whose body was discovered Monday morning, July 13, 2026, at Old Kona Airport Beach Park in Kailua-Kona.

At approximately 7:15 a.m., Kona patrol officers responded to a report of an unresponsive man in a grassy area on the southwestern side of Old Kona Airport Beach Park, located in the 75-5500 block of Kuakini Highway.

Upon arrival, officers determined the man had been deceased for some time. Due to the condition of the body, officers were unable to make a visual identification. With assistance from Hawaiʻi County Department of Parks and Recreation employees and individuals familiar with the area, investigators have made a tentative identification. However, the victim’s identity is being withheld pending positive identification and notification of next of kin.

At this time, there are no signs of foul play. The investigation remains ongoing and is being handled by the Kona Patrol Division. An autopsy has been scheduled to determine the exact cause of death.

Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to please contact Kona Patrol Sergeant Joel Furuto at joel.furuto@hawaiipolice.gov or the police department’s non-emergency line at (808) 935-3311.