Shark hampers search for missing snorkeler in Makena
The search continues today for a 62-year-old Wisconsin man who went missing Tuesday while snorkeling off Chang’s Beach in Makena, the Maui Fire Department reported this morning.
Rescue divers had to exit the water after a large tiger shark was spotted in the area.
The fire department received the call at 4:24 p.m. Tuesday.
MFD conducted searches Tuesday by air, land and sea until darkness fell.
This morning, MFD resumed its search at first light with Air 1 and a rescue boat.
Conditions in the ocean were choppy with winds blowing 15 mph to 20 mph.
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