Search ends for man swept out to sea
Kauai County suspended its search Wednesday for a male tourist from Singapore who was swept to sea while walking on a remote north Kauai shoreline Monday.
Phua Chuan Chin, 62, is reported as Kauai’s ninth drowning victim in 2013, the county said. Seven were tourists.
A large wave swept Chin and a 47-year-old Ohio man from the rocky shoreline along Kalihiwai Point, just east of Kalihiwai Bay on the North Shore. The Ohio man swam to shore and was treated for minor injuries.
Kauai rescue personnel and the Coast Guard searched for Chin with boats and helicopters, as well as on shore. The Coast Guard called off its search Tuesday afternoon.
The incident occurred during a high surf advisory that was posted for north and west shores.
For ocean reports and a list of Kauai beaches with lifeguards, go to www. kauaiexplorer.com, the county said.
Young to head Hawaii island food bank
The Food Basket Inc., also known as Hawaii Island’s Food Bank, has appointed En Young as executive director for the agency. Young will oversee operations, agency relations and development of the food bank.
Young was born and raised on Hawaii island. His most recent job was in Honolulu as contract, performance and evaluation administrator for the state Office of Community Services.
The Food Basket Inc, is a nonprofit organization that in 2012 provided nearly 1.1 million pounds of food to more 146,000 individuals and families on Hawaii island.
