The pilot, Steve Sprague, age 48 of Kalaheo, and his passenger, Ray Foreman, age 53 of Vista, CA., died yesterday during an ultralight crash in waters off Honopu Beach.
“We are all saddened by this tragedy and our hearts go out to the families of the victims,” said Mayor Bernard P. Carvalho, Jr. “We are grateful to those who assisted in the recovery of the victims and will stand ready to assist investigators as they determine the cause of the terrible accident.”
The U.S. Coast Guard notified police dispatch of the crash at approximately 10:53 a.m.
According to preliminary reports, passengers of a tour boat witnessed the crash occur approximately 100 yards off shore and brought the victims, both unresponsive, on board.
Ocean Safety lifeguards were first to arrive on scene on jet ski at approximately 12 p.m. Fire rescuers aboard Zodiac 1 arrived to the boat at about 12:39 p.m. to recover the bodies.
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