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Posted: Friday, April 22nd, 2005 5:33 AM HST

Florida man collapses, dies in waters off Kahaluu Beach Park

By 67AM KPUA News

(KPUA) A 77-year-old visitor from Florida collapsed in waters off Kahaluu Beach Park and died Thursday (April 21, 2005). The victim was identified as Herman Haupt, of Viera, Florida. Responding to a 10:55 a.m. call, Kona patrol officers determined that Haupt was standing in waist deep waters off Kahaluu Beach when he collapsed. A county lifeguard brought him to shore and administered cardio-pulmonary resuscitation until fire rescue personnel arrived. The victim was taken to the Kona Community Hospital, where he was pronounced dead about 2:30 p.m. Police have ordered an autopsy to determine the exact cause of the man's death. (Copyright 2005 New West Broadcasting -- KPUA.net)