#margo cruse

Friends say 65-year-old Margaret “Margo” Cruse used to work as a volunteer interpretive guide at the very site where she lost her life while snorkeling with friends.

State enforcement officers reopened south Maui beaches at noon today following yesterday’s deadly shark encounter at the popular Kanahena surf spot often referred to as “Dumps.”

Maui Police have since confirmed the identity of the victim as Margaret C. Cruse, 65, of Kīhei, Maui. Police say despite lifesaving efforts, Cruse sustained fatal injuries consistent with a shark attack. The official cause of death is pending an autopsy report.