The Coast Guard is seeking any information regarding an adrift blue and white Livingston dinghy found 8 miles off Oahu, April 25, 2021. (U.S. Coast Guard photo courtesy of Coast Guard Sector Honolulu)
HONOLULU — The Coast Guard is seeking any information regarding an adrift blue and white Livingston dinghy found 8 miles off Oahu, Sunday.
The dinghy was recovered by a good Samaritan who reported the vessel contained a fishing spear, a paddle, a flashlight, some throw nets, and a bucket. Anyone with information is requested to contact the Coast Guard Sector Honolulu command center at 808-842-2600.
There are no reports of missing persons in the area at this time.
At 3:58 p.m., Coast Guard Sector Honolulu watchstanders received a report from the good Samaritan explaining the situation.
Watchstanders issued an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast notice to mariners and launched a Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point HC-130 Hercules aircrew to search the area for signs of distress.
