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Coast Guard, local agencies continue search for missing swimmer off Waimea Bay

HONOLULU — The Coast Guard, working with local agencies, is continuing the search for 20-year-old Swedish national, Hanna Wänerskog, Saturday. Upon further investigation, responders now understand​ Wänerskog was standing on​ the beach with two other people when all three were overcome by a wave and swept out. The two people with her made it back Leer másCoast Guard, local agencies continue search for missing swimmer off Waimea Bay[…]

Coast Guard and partners rescue two boaters off Hawaii

HONOLULU — The Coast Guard, Maui County Fire Department, and Maui Ocean Safety and Lifeguard Services rescued two boaters from their overturned 13-foot Boston Whaler one mile off Kahoolawe, Friday. A Station Maui 45-foot Response Boat-Medium crew rescued the two mariners, successfully righted and dewatered the boat, and towed it back to Maalaea Harbor. There were no Leer másCoast Guard and partners rescue two boaters off Hawaii[…]

Coast Guard searching for owner of dive float off Oahu’s Electric Beach

HONOLULU — The Coast Guard is seeking the public’s help identifying the owner of an adrift dive float found off Electric Beach on Oahu, Saturday. “We currently have a Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew searching the area,” said Petty Officer 3rd Class Craig Howarth, a watchstander with Coast Guard Sector Leer másCoast Guard searching for owner of dive float off Oahu’s Electric Beach[…]

Coast Guard search for missing helicopter on Kauai

HONOLULU — The Coast Guard, working with partners, is establishing an incident command post on Kauai in response to the missing commercial helicopter, Friday. “The search continues for the seven people and any sign of the aircraft on Kauai,” said Lt. Chloe Harmon, command duty officer, Coast Guard Joint Rescue Coordination Center Honolulu. “We appreciate Leer másCoast Guard search for missing helicopter on Kauai[…]

Coast Guard suspends search for missing person off Big Island, Honokaa

HONOLULU — The Coast Guard suspended the search for a missing 40-year-old man off the coast of the Big Island near Honokaa, Sunday. “We extend our condolences to his friends and loved ones during this trying time,” said Petty Officer 2nd Class Casey Connors, a Sector Honolulu watchstander. “Working with the Hawaii County Fire Department, Leer másCoast Guard suspends search for missing person off Big Island, Honokaa[…]

Coast Guard, Maui County partners hold annual response the SAREX exercise off Maui

HONOLULU — The Coast Guard, Maui County Fire Department, Ocean Safety and Lifeguard Services, Maui County Emergency Medical Services, American Medical Response, and Maui County Police Department conducted a search and rescue exercise (SAREX) off Kapalua, Maui, Thursday. “The robust participation from our Maui partners and Coast Guard units made this exercise not only possible, Leer másCoast Guard, Maui County partners hold annual response the SAREX exercise off Maui[…]

Imagery Available: Coast Guard continues response to Miss Emma fire, vessel sunk

HONOLULU — The Coast Guard continues to respond to an incident aboard the commercial fishing vessel Miss Emma off Oahu, Wednesday. “We’re pleased there was no loss of life in this case, and there are no current reports of pollution,” said Lt. j.g. Seth Gross, a command duty officer for Coast Guard Sector Honolulu. “We Leer másImagery Available: Coast Guard continues response to Miss Emma fire, vessel sunk[…]

Imagery available: The USCG rescues 7 mariners from vessel on fire off Oahu

HONOLULU — Six crew and an NOAA observer are safe following a Coast Guard rescue eight miles off Ko’Olina, Tuesday. «We are so pleased to have this crew safe in less than an hour after the initial call,» said Lt. j.g. Seth Gross, command duty officer, Coast Guard Sector Honolulu command center. «The quick action Leer másImagery available: The USCG rescues 7 mariners from vessel on fire off Oahu[…]

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