Coast Guard crews are searching for a 61-year-old fisherman who went missing Wednesday after his partially sunken boat was recovered near Waiʻanae. The man departed for a fishing trip early Wednesday and was last known to be fishing off Oʻahu’s southwest coast.
- A 61-year-old fisherman has been missing since Wednesday after departing on a solo fishing trip from Waiʻanae.
- His partially sunken 19-foot boat was found 18 miles west of Waiʻanae on Sunday morning by a good Samaritan.
- Coast Guard launched multiple aircraft and vessels after the man’s truck and trailer were found still at the boat ramp Thursday.
- Search efforts involve Coast Guard helicopters, planes, boats and Navy aircraft crews.
Source: Maui Now
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