Tourist Dies After Jump at Honolulu's Spitting Cave

Santiago Bourdieu, a 28-year-old Argentine rugby player and fitness instructor, tragically died after jumping off the notorious Spitting Cave cliffs in Honolulu. The incident occurred on Saturday evening, with Bourdieu taking a running leap off the 50-foot cliff but failing to resurface after landing in the water. Despite efforts from friends and rescue teams, he was underwater for about 15 minutes before being found and later died in the hospital despite initial responses to CPR. The Spitting Cave is a dangerous tourist spot known for its unpredictable and strong currents, with warning signs posted to deter cliff jumping, yet it remains a frequent site of accidents. Bourdieu was a teacher at St. Nicholas’ School in Buenos Aires and a former rugby player at San Isidro Club, which expressed condolences and affection for him and his family. This incident adds to the numerous accidents reported at the Spitting Cave, with authorities highlighting the risks and discouraging such activities.