Search called off for teen swept into ocean
The search for the 14-year-old boy who went missing in waters off Shipman/Haena Beach Park in Puna, has ended and the teen remains missing.
The search, in the water and by air, began Thursday and ended Sunday evening, police said.
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On Thursday afternoon, the 14-year-old boy, his 16-year-old brother, their father, and another adult were swept out by the current and high surf. The 16-year-old and two adults were rescued from the water by a fire department helicopter.
The 16-year-old was later pronounced dead at Hilo Medical Center. The two adults were treated at the scene by medics.
The autopsy for the 16-year-old is scheduled for Tuesday.
The investigations continue, with a coroner’s inquest for the 16-year-old and a missing person’s case for the 14-year-old.
