Woman, 69, who died while snorkeling off Molokini is identified
Police have identified the 69-year-old California woman who died while snorkeling off Molokini Crater Monday morning.
The Maui Police Department today said that Marilyn Sparks of La Mesa, Calif., lost consciousness during a snorkeling trip.
Police responded to Kihei Boat Harbor at around 9 a.m. Monday after receiving a report that a woman had become unresponsive.
The U.S. Coast Guard performed life-saving measures on Sparks as she was transported by boat, but those measures were unsuccessful.
A preliminary investigation shows no signs of foul play. An autopsy has been scheduled.
No additional information was provided.
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