Kauai police said they are investigating an unattended death after a man was found unresponsive near Salt Pond in Hanapepe on Tuesday.

The victim, whose identity has not yet been released, is described as a 34-year-old male believed to be from the west Kauai. The cause of death is being investigated.

Police said the body was discovered by someone walking along the shoreline shortly before 7 a.m.

Anyone with information on this incident is urged to call Detective Chris Calio at 241-1683 or Police Dispatch at 241-1711. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Kauai CrimeStoppers at 246-8300.