A 69-year-old man died snorkeling at Maui's Makena Landing on February 1, 2026, amid dangerous surf conditions.

A 69-year-old man from Huntington Beach, California, Frank Archuleta Jr., died Saturday, February 1, 2026, after becoming unresponsive while snorkeling at Makena Landing on Maui. Bystanders pulled him from the water and began first aid; emergency responders arrived and attempted resuscitation but could not revive him. There are no signs of foul play, and an autopsy is scheduled to determine the cause of death. The incident occurred amid hazardous conditions, including strong winds and high surf.