Health officials are investigating tourist snorkeling deaths in Hawaii, with some experts pointing to a rare condition called rapid-onset pulmonary edema as a possible cause. Drowning is the leading cause of injury-related deaths for tourists in Hawaii, with nearly half from snorkeling.
- A 68-year-old tourist died while snorkeling near Napili despite being a strong swimmer in good health.
- Medical experts suspect rapid-onset pulmonary edema (ROPE) may cause some snorkeling deaths when lungs fill with fluid.
- Drowning is the leading cause of injury-related deaths for Hawaii tourists, with nearly half occurring during snorkeling.
- Some experts speculate long flights might increase risk, though preliminary studies show no clear correlation.
- Families of victims say more should be done to warn tourists about snorkeling dangers.
Source: Civil Beat
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