U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo.
HONOLULU — The Coast Guard is seeking the public’s help identifying the owner of a kayak found about seven miles west of Lanai.
Anyone with information helping to identify the owner of the kayak is requested to contact Sector Honolulu at 808-842-2600.
There are no reports of missing person in the area.
At 11:15 a.m., watchstanders at Sector Honolulu Command Center were notified by a good Samaritan of the yellow kayak found off the west side of Lanai.
An MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Air Station Barbers Point launched and searched the surrounding area.
Sector Honolulu watchstanders issued an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast notice to mariners requesting crews keep a sharp lookout while transiting the area.
The Coast Guard offers free “If Found” decals to mark gear or you write directly on it. The information on the sticker can allow responders to determine if someone is in distress more quickly and help get your equipment back to you. The labels can be obtained for free at local harbormasters, through the Coast Guard Auxiliary, from Honolulu Sail and Power Squadron offices and at select marine retail and supply stores.
The crew of the Kimball was conducting flight operation training with the Air Station Barbers Point aircrew.
U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matthew West.
Similarly, if you lose kayaks, surfboard or safety equipment such as lifejackets, please report it to the Coast Guard to help our search and rescue specialists deconflict possible distress reports.
The weather on scene is light and variable winds with 2-foot seas.
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