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DEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
REIKO MATSUYAMA, MANAGING DIRECTOR
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News Release
For Immediate Release: January 6, 2023
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COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
KAUA‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT
MICHAEL GIBSON - CHIEF
(808) 241-4980
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Jan. 6, 1:30 p.m., Update: Swimmer found safe
KAPA‘A – Officials have confirmed that the swimmer they had been searching for has been located and is safe. The man was not missing nor was he in distress while swimming Friday afternoon. Officials thank the public for their assistance.
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Jan. 6, 11:30 a.m., Update: Search suspended for possible missing swimmer
KAPA‘A – The Kaua‘i Fire Department’s search for a possible missing swimmer in waters off Kapa‘a Beach Park was suspended at approximately 11:20 a.m. on Saturday, pending any new information.
Multiple agencies including the Kaua‘i Fire Department, Ocean Safety Bureau, and the U.S. Coast Guard conducted an air-, sea-, and land-based search when a bystander reported seeing someone in distress at approximately 5:30 p.m. Friday in waters fronting Pono Kai Resort in Kapa‘a.
Witnesses reported seeing a heavier-set male with long, grayish hair and no shirt snorkeling on Friday. However, no missing persons have been reported, and there have been no sightings of the possible missing swimmer since the search began Friday evening.
Fire officials have suspended their search efforts pending any new information. The U.S. Coast Guard remains on scene.
Anyone with information about the possible missing swimmer is urged to call KPD Dispatch at 808-241-1711.
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Media Contact:
If you are a member of the media with an inquiry for the County of Kaua‘i, its departments or representatives, please email the County of Kaua‘i's Communications Team at CountyPIO@kauai.gov to ensure a timely response to your request. Mahalo!
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