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Unknown man goes missing in waters of Wailuku River in Hilo

Hawai’i Fire Department personnel responded to a swimmer in distress call early the afternoon of Sept. 17 at the Boiling Pots section of Wailuku River State Park. The search for the unknwon man was suspended nearly 4 hours later.

Hawai‘i Fire Crews Smother Small Brush Fire Near Haena Beach

Suppression efforts continue today after Hawai‘i Fire crews spotted a brush fire near Haena Beach in Kea‘au after returning from a reported water rescue Monday afternoon.

Swimmer Rescued Sunday Off Puna Coastline

A swimmer was rescued during the weekend from waters off the Puna coastline.

Search For Missing Pahala Fisherman Halted

The search for Roland Gacayan Sr. had been ongoing since Sunday night.

UPDATE: Fisherman Search Continues For Fourth Day Today

The missing man, identified as Roland Gacayan Sr. of Pahala, fell off a cliff on Sunday.

Search On For Fisherman Who Fell Off South Point Cliff

Fellow fisherman lost sight of the man about 50 feet offshore.

Search Resumes Today For Missing Kehena Beach Swimmer

A surfer was unable to rescue a man pulled out to sea by high waves and strong currents.

Two Rescued Sunday Off Keaukaha Shoreline

The two victims were taken to Hilo Medical Center following the incident at Keokea Point.

Chopper Rescues Maile Pickers Lost in Volcano Forest

Two Hilo residents picking maile called 911 after wandering off a trail and getting lost in the Olaa Forest Reserve.