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Spearfishing champion Calvin Lai Jr. was among the 50 invitees and shot nearly 70 fish. “I think this was my first time being there in 20-plus years, and it’s just an aquarium,” Lai said.
Hawaii police said Yohan died on Monday, July 24 while spearfishing off Kailua-Kona. Get news on the go with KHON 2GO, KHON’s morning podcast, every morning at 8.
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii Island police are investigating after a teen apparently drowned at a beach in Kailua-Kona on Monday. Officials identified the victim as 17-year-old Yohan Choi.
Hawaii island police say a teen found unresponsive in the ocean while spearfishing off the west side has died. The victim has been identified as Yohan Choi, 17, of Kailua-Kona.
KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii (KITV4) -- A Big Island teen died after an apparent drowning while spearfishing with others at Hokulia in Kailua-Kona on Monday.
Spearfishing champion Calvin Lai Jr. was among the 50 invitees and shot nearly 70 fish. “I think this was my first time being there in 20-plus years, and it’s just an aquarium,” Lai said.