The Coast Guard and Hawaii County Fire Department are searching for a possible missing fisherman near the breakwall in Hilo Wednesday. ADVERTISING The Coast Guard and Hawaii County Fire Department are searching for a possible missing fisherman near the breakwall
The Coast Guard and Hawaii County Fire Department are searching for a possible missing fisherman near the breakwall in Hilo Wednesday.
Watchstanders and Coast Guard Sector Honolulu received notification just before 5 a.m. from the fire department of a possible person in the water off the Hilo break wall.
The Coast Guard has issued an urgent marine information broadcast requesting the assistance of mariners in the area to keep a look out and report any sightings to command center watchstanders at (808) 842-2600.
Winds of 17 mph and waves of 4 feet with swells up to 9 feet are forecast. There is a slight chance of showers in the morning. A high surf advisory is in effect for east facing shores of all main Hawaiian Islands.
