Search continues for missing swimmer at Kahili Beach

First responders are continuing their search for a swimmer reported missing at Kahili Beach on Wednesday.

Officials said emergency crews were dispatched to Kīlauea shortly after 12:15 p.m. on Jan 28, following reports of two swimmers in distress.

Responders from the Hanalei Fire Station, Kauaʻi Fire Department Rescue 3 aboard Air 1, Kauaʻi Police Department, American Medical Response, the U.S. Coast Guard, and state agencies took part in the response.

One swimmer was safely brought to shore and treated for a leg laceration before being transported by American Medical Response for further care, officials said. The second swimmer remains unaccounted for, and search efforts continue.

Authorities said additional information will be released as it becomes available.