HANAKAIAI – A three-day, multi-agency search for a missing 32-year-old female Alaska visitor in waters off Hanakapiai Beach was suspended Saturday afternoon.
The Kauai Police Department has identified the woman as Lauren M. Cameron of Anchorage.
“Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Lauren,” said Kauai Fire Department Chief Michael Gibson. “Thank you to our first responders and partners for their efforts with this search.”
“Our hearts go out to Lauren’s family and loved ones during this time,” said KPD Assistant Chief Kalani Ke. “We appreciate everyone’s involvement with this multi-day search.”
Personnel with the Kauai Police Department, Kauai Fire Department, Ocean Safety Bureau, DLNR, Kauai Search and Rescue, and the on-duty KFD Battalion Chief responded to the incident.
According to a preliminary report, Kauai Fire Department personnel responded to a report of a missing swimmer at Hanakapiai Beach on Dec. 11, shortly after 3:10 p.m. According to reports, Cameron entered the water and was swept into the ocean by strong currents.
Anyone with information about the missing female is encouraged call KPD Dispatch at 808-241-1711, leave an anonymous tip by calling Crime Stoppers Kauai at 808-246-8300, submitting a tip at cskauai.org, or through the Crime Stoppers Kauai P3 Tips Mobile App.
Source: The Garden Island
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