#sailboat aground in kona

Grounded Sailboat Brought Ashore

The state had taken the initiative to remove the boat from a reef after it was determined the owner could not afford the salvage costs.

State Planning Removal of Sailboat from Kona Reef

The DLNR is taking charge because the owner of the 40-foot vessel cannot afford to pay for its salvage, and the agency wants to minimize damage to the reef.