Līhu‘e man missing in waters off Nukoli‘i Beach in Wailua

County of Kauaʻi representatives say multiple agencies are searching for a missing 50-year-old Līhu‘e man last seen snorkeling in waters off Nukoli‘i Beach in Wailua on Saturday, Aug. 24.

According to the Aug. 25 county report, the man was snorkeling about 100 yards offshore at 6:40 p.m. on Saturday, when he was separated from his party and went missing.

His identity has not been released.

As also stated in the report, the search is being conducted by land, air, and sea. Personnel with the Kaua‘i Police Department, Kaua‘i Fire Department, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), and the on-duty KFD Battalion Chief are responding to the incident.

Rescue 3 aboard Air 1 was deployed and searched for the missing snorkeler through dusk. Fire personnel continued their search and cleared the scene late Saturday before midnight. USCG continued their search until approximately 1:30 a.m. on Sunday.

First responders continued their search for the missing man on Sunday morning along the coastline and in waters off Nukoli‘i Beach. Due to weather conditions, Air 1 was not deployed on Sunday.

Volunteers with Life’s Bridges, a grief counseling service, were contacted to offer support to the missing person’s family.

Updates on the search will be given as information becomes available.

County of Kauaʻi officials ask anyone with information about the missing man to call KPD Dispatch at 808-241-1711. They can also leave an anonymous tip by calling Crime Stoppers Kaua‘i at 808-246-8300, or submit a tip at cskauai.org, or through the Crime Stoppers Kaua‘i P3 Tips Mobile App.