Adventurous YouTuber Drowns in Hawaii Following Cliff Dive

Carson Philbin, known for his daring stunts, was swept out to sea after jumping from a cliff, despite his recent Instagram post stating 'the cameraman never dies.'

• Carson Philbin, a 24-year-old YouTuber known for his adventurous stunts, drowned in Hawaii on January 13, the day after his birthday.
• Philbin and three friends jumped from a cliff at South Point into the ocean but were quickly overpowered by rough ocean conditions.
• Local bystanders were able to rescue the three friends, but Philbin was swept 75 yards offshore before he vanished beneath the surface.
• His body was later recovered by local fishermen and the Hawaii Fire Department. An autopsy will determine the official cause of death.
• Weeks before his death, Philbin posted on Instagram, 'I had to carry a 40lb gear bag 34 miles up a mountain but the cameraman never dies.'

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