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C O U NT Y O F KAU A‘I
BERNARD P. CARVALHO JR.
Mayor
WALLACE G. REZENTES JR.
Managing Director
KAUA‘I POLICE DEPARTMENT
News Release
For Immediate Release: September 18, 2017
DARRYL PERRY, CHIEF
Tel (808) 241-1600
Fax (808) 241-1604
Search suspended for missing California man
HĀ‘ENA – The search for a missing California man in waters off Hā‘ena was suspended
Monday morning following a three-day, multi-agency effort.
According to police, 46-year-old Perry Bagamaspad was reported missing by his wife
Thursday night after he did not return from snorkeling. He was last seen on Thursday around
noon snorkeling towards the open ocean at Makua Beach in Hā‘ena.
A team of rescuers including Kaua‘i firefighters, police, lifeguards and the U.S. Coast
Guard conducted a search of Makua Beach and the surrounding onshore and offshore areas.
By Sunday evening, Bagamaspad could not be located despite multiple air, land and
sea-based searches.
Police do not suspect foul play in the man’s disappearance.
He is described at 5 feet 7 inches tall with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen
wearing dark board shorts and a long sleeve gray rash guard.
Anyone with information of the man’s possible whereabouts is urged to call Kaua‘i police
at 241-1711 or Lt. Kenneth Cummings at 241-1686.
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