A 69-year-old visitor from California was in critical condition after he was pulled from Moloa'a Bay on Kaua'i yesterday afternoon.

The man, a resident of San Clemente, Calif., was swimming with a friend about 100 yards offshore when they got into trouble about 12:30 p.m. The men attempted to swim to shore, but the current was very strong, Kaua'i County officials said.

The older man, 73, made it back and a bystander jumped in and attempted to help the other man, but was unsuccessful. Hanalei firefighters brought the man to shore and began CPR.

The victim was taken to Wilcox Hospital, where he was listed in critical condition.

Kaua'i officials also announced that a 76-year-old man from Spokane, Wash., apparently drowned Friday near Tunnels Beach in Ha'ena.

David Grainger and his son were snorkeling about 10:05 a.m. when Grainger complained of choking. His son called for help and lifeguards responded.

Grainger was unconscious when lifeguards brought him to shore and began to apply CPR.

Grainger was taken to Wilcox Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.