Two men died in separate incidents over the weekend after getting into trouble in the ocean at Kauai beaches, according to the police department.

Police said at about 3 p.m. Saturday, a swimmer in distress was reported at Waiapua’a Bay near Shenanigans Bar and Restaurant on Kauai’s west side.

A man reportedly jumped into the water to rescue two children struggling in the high surf. The children made it back to shore safely, but he encountered trouble in the water.

Personnel with the Ocean Safety Bureau and Barking Sands Fire and Emergency Services Department responded, and pulled the man from the water, then began lifesaving efforts.

He was taken to Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital, where he later died.

Police identified him as U.S. Navy master-at-arms 1st class Jeffrey Diaz, 47, of F

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