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*Reader caution: This story contains allegations of animal cruelty that some might find disturbing. Thieves stole “Eddie,” a well-fed and beloved domesticated pig, from a Haʻikū animal sanctuary on May 11, according to a post by Sarah Haynes, operator of the Kitty Charm Farm. She said the criminals faked an Instagram video of themselves “hunting” it, then killed and gutted it. Before long, they entered the 250-pound deceased animal into a Makawao feral pig hunting contest, winning first place and $1,000 cash prize, according to Haynes’ social media posts.

Konkol said he felt “pulled” in a particular direction and noted that the area northeast of the parking area “keeps coming up.”  He described Eller as his “soul partner” and said he felt like she was “very much alive.”

Those involved with the search for 35-year-old Amanda Eller of Haʻikū at the Makawao Forest Reserve say the organized search by fire and police departments is being scaled back on site, but volunteers are hoping skilled hikers, repellers and experienced search teams can continue their efforts.