Death of fisherman ruled accidental

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An autopsy conducted Monday on the body of 47-year-old Randy Llanes of Kailua-Kona determined he died from internal injuries caused by being struck by the bill of a swordfish.

An autopsy conducted Monday on the body of 47-year-old Randy Llanes of Kailua-Kona determined he died from internal injuries caused by being struck by the bill of a swordfish.

The death was ruled accidental.

Llanes, a charter fishing boat captain, jumped into the water with a spear gun Friday after the swordfish was spotted in Honokohau Harbor.