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HONOLULU — The Coast Guard is seeking the public’s help identifying the owner of an unmanned and adrift orange and yellow kayak found on the east shoreline in Kaiaka Bay, Oahu, Monday.
An MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Air Station Barbers Point launched and is searching the area for response.
Coast Guard Sector Honolulu issued an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast notice to mariners to keep a sharp lookout for signs of distress.
There are currently no reports of missing persons in the area.
Anyone with information that may help identify the owner of the kayak is asked to contact Sector Honolulu at 808-842-2600.
At approximately 1:37 p.m., watchstanders from the Coast Guard Sector Honolulu command center received notification from a good Samaritan of the unmanned kayak. The kayak reportedly has a line attached and no marine growth or gear aboard.
Honolulu-based Ocean Safety and Lifeguard Services also responded and conducted a shoreline search of the area.
It is recommended owners of watersports equipment write their name and phone number on their gear. The Coast Guard offers free “If Found” decals to be placed in a visible location on small, human-powered watercraft through the Operation Paddle Smart program. The information on the sticker can allow response entities to quickly identify the vessel’s owner and aid search and rescue planners in determining the best course of action.
The stickers 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.
| Date Taken: | 02.19.2018 |
| Date Posted: | 05.22.2018 17:36 |
| Story ID: | 277971 |
| Location: | HONOLULU, HI, US |
| Web Views: | 19 |
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