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Coast Guard suspends search for 3 people aboard possible downed aircraft off Molokai

The Coast Guard suspended the active search Sunday at sunset for a possible downed aircraft with three people aboard near Ilio Point, Molokai. “Our most heartfelt condolences go out to the families and friends of Michael, Whitney and John,” said Lt. Nic Iannarone, Coast Guard Joint Rescue Coordination Center command duty officer.

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The search continues for a possible downed aircraft with three people aboard approximately 17 miles northeast of Ilio Point, Molokai, Dec. 31, 2016. Crews from the USCGC Kittiwake (WPB-87316) from Honolulu, an HC-130 Hercules airplane and MH-65 Dolphin helicopter aircrew from Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point are searching the area. (U.S. Coast Guard photo/Released)

Names of people on board possible downed aircraft off Molokai released, search continues

The search for a possible downed aircraft with three people aboard near Ilio Point, Molokai, continues Saturday. The search now extends up to 17 miles northeast of Ilio Point. Missing are: Michael Childers, pilot, and two passengers John Mizuno and Whitney Thomas. They were flying in a Cessna with tail number N174LL.

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Coast Guard responding to report of downed aircraft off Molokai Friday (Dec 30)

The Coast Guard is responding to a report of a possible downed aircraft with three people aboard approximately four miles east of Ilio Point, Molokai, Friday. Responding are an HC-130 Hercules airplane crew and an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point, Oahu, the USCGC Kittiwake (WPB 87316) an 87-foot Coastal […]

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The Coast Guard is seeking the public's help identifying the owner of a two-person kayak found approximately two miles west of the Captain James Cook Monument in Kealakekua Bay on the Big Island, Wednesday (Dec 28).

Coast Guard seeks owner of two-person kayak found off Kona Coast

The Coast Guard is seeking the public’s help identifying the owner of a two-person kayak found approximately two miles west of the Captain James Cook Monument in Kealakekua Bay on the Big Island, Wednesday. The kayak is orange and red with the words Tropic II on both sides. The paddles appear to be in the […]

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Search for possible missing fisherman near Hilo Bay break wall ends

The Coast Guard suspended the active search Thursday at 11 a.m. for a possible fisherman missing near the break wall in Hilo on the Big Island. “Making the decision to suspend a search never gets easier,” said Capt. Michael Long, commander, Coast Guard Sector Honolulu. “We extend our thanks to our partners in the Hawaii […]

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The Coast Guard received a report of an unmanned, adrift dinghy found offshore of the Big Island, five miles north of Kawaihae and the Kohala district, Dec. 4, 2016. The dinghy has evidence of recent use with two fishing rods, tackle box and fresh fish in the cooler aboard. (Courtesy photo/Released)

Coast Guard suspends search for missing boater off Kawaihae

The Coast Guard suspended the active search Wednesday at sunset for the boater missing off the Big Island. Derek Liu, 52, remains missing.

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The Coast Guard received a report of an unmanned, adrift dinghy found offshore of the Big Island, five miles north of Kawaihae and the Kohala district, Dec. 4, 2016. The dinghy has evidence of recent use with two fishing rods, tackle box and fresh fish in the cooler aboard. (Courtesy photo/Released)

Coast Guard is searching for possibly two persons in the ocean after empty boat is found

The Coast Guard is searching for two possible persons in the water off of the Big Island, five miles north of Kawaihae and the Kohala district, Sunday (Dec 4).

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Simulated casualty Cpl. Brad Rosati, a navigation aids technician with Air Traffic Control maintenance, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, climbs into the rescue basket of a Coast Guard Eurocopter HH-65 Dolphin helicopter during a joint-service aircraft mishap drill over Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, Oct. 18. The drill simulated a CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter crash over water, and allowed the joint-service team to exercise standard operating procedures for air and waterborne rescue operations.

Coast Guard suspends search for missing boater off Lapakahi State Park

The Coast Guard suspended the search Tuesday afternoon for a mariner who originally went missing when his 10-foot skiff reportedly capsized due to high winds approximately a half mile offshore of the Big Island, Saturday. Charles Locklar, 26, remains missing.

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Search patterns for missing boater of the Kohala Coast. Image courtesy of USCG.

Coast Guard and Fire Department continue search for missing boater

Responders are continuing the search for Charles Locklar, 26, near Lapakahi State Park, Hawaii Island, Monday (Oct 17). Weather in the area is reported as 27 mph winds with waves at 6 feet. Locklar was last seen swimming toward shore with his uncle after their 10-foot skiff reportedly capsized due to high winds approximately a […]

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Search on for missing boater near Lapakahi State Park

Search efforts continued for a missing boater off Lapakahi State Park Sunday (Oct 16). A U.S. Coast Guard C-130 aircraft, fire departments Choppers One and Two along with a department rescue boat and ground crews searched the area without results.

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The Coast Guard Cutter Kiska escorts the Tong Cheng to Barbers Point Harbor for repairs. USCG photo by Petty Officer Luke Clayton.

Coast Guard monitors Hurricane Lester, all ports open in Hawaii

The Coast Guard urges mariners and beach goers to exercise extreme caution with the arrival of Hurricane Lester over Labor Day weekend. Residents and visitors throughout Hawaii should heed all warnings from lifeguards and public health and safety officials. Hurricane Lester is expected to generate extremely dangerous off shore sea conditions with maximum wave heights […]

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Coast Guard upgrades port conditions for eastern Hawaiian Islands ahead of Darby

Coast Guard Sector Honolulu Captain of the Port, Capt. Michael Long, set Port Heavy Weather Condition X-RAY for all the ports on Hawai’i and Maui Islands and WHISKEY for ports on Oahu at noon today due to the current projected path of Tropical Storm Darby.

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Fire/rescue crews responded to a 6:53 a.m. alarm Tuesday (May 3) to assist the Coast Guard in rescuing a man and his sailboat about 11 miles northeast of Hawaii Island.

Fire department rescues sailor in distress 11 miles northeast of Hawaii Island

Fire/rescue crews responded to a 6:53 a.m. alarm Tuesday (May 3) to assist the Coast Guard in rescuing a man and his sailboat about 11 miles northeast of Hawaii Island.

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Coast Guard suspends search for freediver lost at Kapoho Bay

The Coast Guard suspended the search late Wednesday for missing 33-year-old Amber Savant of Kona presumed swept out to sea while free diving near Kapoho Bay, Big Island. The Coast Guard will assist Hawaii County Fire Department efforts Thursday.

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