12-29-11 LAHAINA, HI Lahaina diver is killed by boat mauinews.com (12-30-11) A 60-y/o Lahaina man died after suffering critical injuries when he was accidentally struck by a 19-ft. recreational ski boat Thur. morning (12-29) in waters about 200 yds. off Hanakaoo Beach. Police identified the man who had been diving in the area. The man was taken by ambulance to Maui Mem. Med. Center with life-threatening injuries to his legs, said Maui FD spokesman. Lahaina engine and ladder companies responded along with an ocean safety officer aboard a personal watercraft to the 11:32 a.m. alarm. The ocean safety officer used the personal watercraft to bring the injured man to shore at 11:37 a.m. No dive flags were seen in the area where the man was hit, FD spokesman said. The privately owned boat was towed to Mala Wharf. Maui PD spokesman Lt.  said that Victim died at the hosp. Mahina Martin, race director with the Maui Co. Hawaiian Canoe Association, said Victim had been a canoe racing official for about 20 yrs., including at Maui Interscholastic League events. http://www.mauinews.com/page/content.detail/id/556682/Lahaina-diver-is-killed-by-boat.html?nav=10



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