Man dies in diving incident off South Kona

Oct 15, 2026

An 18-year-old from Kailua-Kona died after going diving off the Big Island's South Kona coast, a loss for his family and another reminder of how fast ocean dives can turn deadly.

  • Jovan Young, 18, of Kailua-Kona died after a dive near Captain Cook.
  • He was diving with a friend who lost sight of him in the water.
  • First responders found him off Pebble Beach.
  • Police have identified him and are looking into what happened.

Outlook: Police are expected to release more details as the investigation continues.

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