HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR_2021-11-28OfficialsadvisenoswimmingatKekahaBeachduetosharksightingDEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: November 28, 2021
COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
KAUA‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT
STEVEN R. GOBLE, CHIEF
(808) 241-4980
Officials advise no swimming at Kekaha Beach due to shark sighting
KEKAHA – Ocean Safety Bureau officials are advising no swimming at Kekaha Beach until further
notice due to a shark sighting.
OSB officials report that a possible 8-to-10 foot shark was sighted chasing a diver to shore, near
the area known as Intersections on Sunday afternoon. No injuries were reported.
As a safety precaution, Ocean Safety officials have posted warning signs and will continue to
monitor the area.
Lifeguards will reassess the area on Monday.
Updates will be provided when more information becomes available.
For updates, please speak to a county lifeguard or call the Ocean Safety Bureau at 241-4984.
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