Hawaiʻi Police Department
Puna Patrol
Sergeant Chris Correia
Phone: 965-2716
Report No. C16023830
Media Release (update)
Hawaiʻi Island police have identified a female visitor from California who apparently drowned Tuesday (September 6) at 4 p.m. in waters at Pohoiki Beach.
The victim has been identified as 70-year-old Nancy Peacock of Martinez, California.
Police have initiated a coroner’s inquest investigation and have ordered an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.