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Coast Guard Cutter searching for overdue fisherman
The 'Joseph Gerczak' was among the units of the US Coast Guard, which were searching for the 23-foot recreational fishing vessel 'Makalapua Ona Lani'. with one person aboard off he Island of Hawaii, on April 10, 2025. Coast Guard Sector Honolulu watchstanders received a report at 2:17 p.m. from Hawaii County Fire Department dispatchers regarding the overdue vessel, which has a white hull, blue trim and twin outboard engines. Missing was Earl Hind, a 42-year old man who was scheduled to return from a fishing trip in the vicinity of South Point on the morning of April 9. Hind’s family members confirmed that his truck and trailer were still located at the boat ramp. Sector Honolulu watchstanders coordinated the launch of a Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point HC-130 Hercules airplane crew and diverted the 'Joseph Gerczak' to aid in the search. Also involved in the search were the Hawaii County Fire Department and the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Anyone with information that may assist in search efforts should contact the Coast Guard on VHF-FM channel 16 or call the Sector Honolulu command center at 808-842-2600.
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