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Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Yahoo
Two remains found under fallen Hilo banyan tree
This is a developing story. KHON2 will update as details become available. HILO, Hawaii (KHON2) — Hawaii Island Police have recovered the remains of two women who were found within the debris of a downed banyan tree in Hilo. WATCH: Large banyan tree falls in Hilo, brings down power lines with it This is the same area where the tree suddenly fell and downed power lines on July 12. Hawaii County crews continue to clear the tree. A cause has yet to be determined. On Sunday, July 20, the Hawaiʻi Fire Department extracted the remains of two adult females from deep within the banyan tree. Police say crews worked several hours to cut the large branches to allow access to the victims. Both women were pronounced dead at 4:28 added that autopsies will be conducted later this week to determine the exact cause of death. Around 4:38 p.m., Big Island police announced that Kilauea Avenue, between Mohouli Street and Pauahi Street, reopened after being closed at approximately 12 p.m. Police ask anyone with information related to this investigation to contact Detective Sybastian Keltner of the Area I Criminal Investigation Section at (808) 961-2378 or via email at Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at (808) 961-8300. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
WATCH: Large banyan tree falls in Hilo, brings down power lines with it
HILO, Hawaii (KHON2) — The Hawaiʻi County Fire Department responded to a downed banyan tree in Hilo that had blocked the road, downed some power lines and damaged some property on July 12. Officials say the tree had covered all lanes of Kilauea Avenue, with the branches covering one vehicle that was on the roadway. The occupants had exited the vehicle prior to first responders' arrival, HCFD said. Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle breeding sites found in Kona In addition to the foliage in the street, downed power lines and utility poles also blocked the roadway, officials said, which ultimately resulted in the complete closure of the street. HCFD says that the nearby Calvary Chapel was damaged as a result of the tree's falling, which officials searched and cleared. First responders also say they searched and evacuated nearby areas for safety purposes. It is not yet clear what led to the tree's tumble. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
