Body of missing diver found

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The body of a diver reported missing off a Ka‘u beach was found late Wednesday afternoon.

The body of a diver reported missing off a Ka‘u beach was found late Wednesday afternoon.

Robert Furtado of Ka‘u was last seen by his dive partner at about 5:30 a.m. about 200 yards southeast of Punaluu boat ramp.

The body of the 60-year-old diver was discovered floating about 150 yards offshore of the Punaluu Beach Park pavilions almost 12 hours later, according to a Hawaii Fire Department statement.

Police said an autopsy will be done to determine the cause of death.