The Coast Guard suspended the search Tuesday morning for a diver who was reported missing Monday by a good Samaritan off Pahoehoe Beach. ADVERTISING The Coast Guard suspended the search Tuesday morning for a diver who was reported missing Monday
The Coast Guard suspended the search Tuesday morning for a diver who was reported missing Monday by a good Samaritan off Pahoehoe Beach.
No missing persons or reports of distress have been reported in the area.
Helicopter crews from Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point, Oahu, Crews of USCGC Kiska from Hilo and a helicopter, rescue boat and ground crews from Hawaii County Fire Department conducted nine searches, covering 175 square miles.
The good Samaritan said the man was Caucasian, looked to be in his early 20s, and weighed about 150 pounds with red hair. He was reportedly wearing blue board shorts and a white rash guard with blue lettering. The man was last seen at 12:40 p.m. leaving the beach to swim out to the farthest rocks with fins, a mask, diving gear and a back up regulator. The good Samaritan watched because the diver went out alone. After two hours, the good Samaritan reported the diver overdue to Hawaii Fire Department.
