Swimmer dies after broken neck injury
POSTED: April 29, 2008
LAHAINA — A 26-year-old Lahaina man died Sunday night after he was found along the Kaanapali shoreline, police said. He was identified as John Sumandl.
He had been swimming at Black Rock near the Sheraton Maui when his wife reported losing sight of him, said Capt. Charles Hirata, commander of the Lahaina Patrol District. After a tourist found the man along the shoreline at 6:54 p.m., medics and firefighters tried to revive him, Hirata said. He said the man was transported by ambulance to Maui Memorial Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 10:46 p.m.
According to an autopsy performed Monday by Dr. Anthony Manoukian, Maui County coroner’s physician, the man suffered a broken neck, Hirata said. The autopsy also found injuries indicating that the man may have struck his head while he was in the water.
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mackeyfamily
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05-01-08 1:06 PM
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I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family of John Sumandl. Our son Cameron tells us that John was a wonderful young man & will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all at this very difficult time. May Johns memory keep him alive in your hearts; may his young soul rest in peace. Love The Mackeys
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cfrombrampton
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05-01-08 11:46 AM
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My condolences and prayers go out to Johnny's family and his friends of which he had many. I met him briefly at a rehearsal for my friends' wedding at which he did a reading, and again at the wedding. In those brief encounters, I got to know his kind, genuine, and friendly nature, and the love and praise my friends have for Johnny is a testament to the good man he was. May he rest in peace.
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elvisp64
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04-30-08 3:24 AM
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So sad. I didn't know this man but my sympathies are with his loved ones.
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AlexJB
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04-29-08 8:12 PM
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Correction: Please call 416-623-2685
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AlexJB
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04-29-08 7:59 PM
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We loved Johnny dearly and he will be missed so very much. If you knew him and would like to share a story or anything about him, please call 416-623-2085 and leave a message.
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lsom2000
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04-29-08 1:48 PM
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Where was da lifeguards need lifeguards till 7:00 p.m. at all popular public beaches like blackrock
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