The search for a missing swimmer in the waters off Anini Beach resumed Monday as of Sunday afternoon, according to Kauai County officials.
Hanalei firefighters, along with the Rescue 3 team aboard Air 1 and ocean safety officials, had begun the search around 12:15 p.m. Sunday, when a group of snorkelers realized one person in their group had not returned to shore.
The missing snorkeler is a 59-year-old man from Arizona. He was last seen around 11:45 a.m. Sunday near the back channel of Anini Beach, officials said.
Kauai fire and police joined the search on Sunday, launching drones, while the U.S. Coast Guard assisted with a boat and helicopter.
The search continued until sunset on Sunday and resumed today at daylight with all agencies involved.
Volunteers from Kaua ‘i Search and Rescue have also joined the effort, but so far there has been no sign of the man, officials said.
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