HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-08-10LargepondatLydgateclosedtoswimmingduetosharksightingDEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: August 10, 2021
COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
KAUA‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT
STEVEN R. GOBLE, CHIEF
(808) 241-4980
Large pond at Lydgate closed to swimming due to shark sighting
LĪHU‘E – Ocean Safety officials are advising no swimming in the large pond at Lydgate Beach
Park until further notice due to reports of a baby shark that is unable to swim out to sea.
On Tuesday, officials were notified that a shark, approximately 2-feet long, was seen swimming
in the large pond at Lydgate Beach Park.
Officials with the Department of Land and Natural Resources-Division of Aquatic Resources are
working on a plan to safely capture and relocate the shark back into the ocean. Until then, beachgoers
are asked to follow all posted warning signs and advisories.
Updates will be given as more information is available.
For current updates about ocean conditions and ocean safety, please speak to a county lifeguard
at any lifeguard station, or call the Ocean Safety Bureau at 241-4984.
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