Marine mammal death prompts closure of Hanauma Bay beach
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve was closed to beachgoers after a marine mammal washed ashore and later died.
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Officials said the beach was closed out of an abundance of caution after the incident resulted in a significant amount of blood in the water.
The upper viewing areas at the preserve remain open.
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Hanauma Bay officials said they are working with state, federal and Ocean Safety agencies following the incident.
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No additional details about the marine mammal or the circumstances surrounding its death were immediately available.
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