Coast Guard suspends search for boy, 13, in waters near Hapuna Beach Park
The Coast Guard has suspended its search for a teen boy missing near Hapuna Beach Park on Hawaii island.
The Hawaii County Fire Department, however, is continuing its search for the 13-year-old boy reported missing Sunday after he jumped into the ocean from a 15-foot cliff.
Crews aboard Coast Guard cutter Kiska, a 110-foot Island class patrol boat home ported in Hilo, will return to the area Tuesday and provide support to the search commander. Coast Guard Auxiliary aircraft will also be supporting the search Tuesday.
The Coast Guard began its search Sunday and covered approximately 219 square miles before suspending efforts at sunset Monday
“The decision to suspend our active search efforts is always difficult and was not made lightly,” Capt. Shannon Gilreath, commanding officer for Coast Guard Sector Honolulu, said in a news release.
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