The U.S. Coast Guard and the Honolulu Fire Department are searching for an overdue stand-up paddle boarder near Kuhio Beach on Oahu.
The U.S. Coast Guard and the Honolulu Fire Department are searching for an overdue stand-up paddle boarder near Kuhio Beach on Oahu.
Niel Bode, 32, of Seattle, apparently did not return after renting a stand-up paddle board near the Waikiki Wall on Oahu, the Coast Guard said. Watchstanders at the Coast Guard Sector Honolulu Command Center received notification from the fire department about 7:30 p.m. that Bode was missing.
The paddle board company contacted HFD after Bode didn’t return by closing time at 5:15 p.m. He left behind his wallet, keys and cell phone.
Bode is described as Caucasian, 5 feet 8 inches tall, and weighing 180 pounds. He was last seen wearing boardshorts. The paddle board is reported to be aqua green in color with a black mat. He also had a red paddle.
An MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point launched to search the area along with a 45-foot Response Boat-Medium boat crew from Coast Guard Station Honolulu, the crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Galveston Island and a helicopter and boat crew from the fire department. The fire department has also queried surfers and visitors on the beach.
Anyone with information that may help locate Bode should contact the Coast Guard Sector Honolulu Command Center at 842-2600.