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Coast Guard Suspends Search for Missing Kayaker Off the Big Island

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Russ Roberts

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Hawaii News and Island Information (by Damon) … The Coast Guard searched with air and sea assets covering more than 228 square miles in coordination with the Hawaii County Fire Department and their resources.

Russell Roberts‘s insight:

According to Stephens Media, a possible shark sighting near Kawaihae Harbor on Saturday afternoon forced the Hawaii Fire Department to end its search for the missing man. His empty kayak was found Thursday morning drifting in waters off the Kawaihae coastline. Aloha, Russ.

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About Russ Roberts

Retired News director of Pacific Radio Group Radio Stations on Hawaii-the Big Island. I have more than 40 years of broadcast experience, including positons at KTUH-FM (UH-Manoa), KPOI-FM (Honolulu). KHLO-AM (Hilo), KKBG-FM (KBIG-FM)(Hilo/Kona), KAPA-FM (Hilo-Kona). Native-FM (Hilo-Kona), and ESPN Hawaii (Hilo-Kona). Former University of Hawaii-Hilo librarian. Retired Air Force Officer. Amatuer (Ham) Radio operator since 1977 (currently holds the Amateur Extra Class License from the FCC-KH6JRM).... Can read, write, and speak Russian. Retired on 30 September 2011, but still maintains a Hawaii Island News Blog.

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