Body of missing swimmer recovered in Makaha

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The Honolulu Fire Department responded to a report of a swimmer in distress in Makaha early Saturday morning.

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The first unit arrived at 12:24 a.m. near 84-1144 Farrington Highway and began a shoreline search. The swimmer, a man in his 40s, was last seen near the shoreline.

The 911 caller reported hearing him call for help and entering the ocean to assist but being unable to reach him.

Rescue personnel launched a boat to search the ocean’s surface while Air 1 searched from the air.

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The search was suspended at 3:04 a.m., and crews returned at first light.

Air 1 located the missing swimmer at about 6:54 a.m. Rescue personnel retrieved him and transferred him to Emergency Medical Services and the Honolulu Police Department at 7:11 a.m.

All Honolulu Fire Department personnel were accounted for, and no injuries were reported.

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