Adrift Kayak Found Near Kalepolepo Beach, Maui

The Coast Guard is seeking the public’s help identifying the owner of an adrift kayak found near shore off Kalepolepo Beach Park, Maui, March 26, 2019. 

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. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo/released)

The Coast Guard is seeking the public’s help identifying the owner of an adrift kayak found off Kalepolepo Beach Park in South Maui, Monday evening, March 25, 2019.

A good Samaritan noticed the red and yellow kayak unattended, recovered it and turned it in to Maui Police Department.  The fire department conducted a shoreside search Monday night approximately one mile north and south of the area where the kayak was found.

Watchstanders from the Sector Honolulu command center received notification about the kayak from the Maui Fire Department on Tuesday afternoon and 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.

The Coast Guard offers free “If Found” decals to mark gear or you write directly on it. The information on the sticker can allow responders to determine if someone is in distress more quickly and help get your equipment back to you. The labels 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. Similarly, if kayaks, surfboards or safety equipment such as lifejackets are lost, the public is asked to report it to the Coast Guard to help search and rescue specialists de-conflict possible distress reports.

The Coast Guard is seeking the public’s help identifying the owner of an adrift kayak found near shore off Kalepolepo Beach Park, Maui, March 26, 2019. 

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. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo/released)