Kauai police are investigating after a woman was pulled from the waters below the Ninini Point Lighthouse over the weekend.
Police said at about 3:30 p.m. Saturday, bystanders reported an unresponsive person floating in the water below the lighthouse north of Nawiliwili Harbor. The U.S. Coast Guard pulled the woman to shore, where the Kauai Fire Department then attempted lifesaving measures on her but was unable to revive her.
Medics took the woman to Wilcox Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead.
Police said the woman has been identified as Millie Mallon, 35, of Lihue.
An autopsy is pending to determine Mallon’s official cause of death and any contributing factors. Police said there is no evidence of foul play at this time.
Anyone who may have witnessed anything related to the incident is urged to call Crime Stoppers Kauai at (808) 246-8300, submit a tip at crimestopperskauai.org, or use its P3 tips mobile app.
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