HomeMy WebLinkAbout20211219KFDDEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: December 19, 2021
COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
KAUA‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT
STEVEN R. GOBLE, CHIEF
(808) 241-4980
Officials advise no swimming at Po‘ipū Beach due to shark sighting
PO‘IPŪ – Ocean Safety Bureau officials are advising no swimming at Po‘ipū Beach until further
notice due to a shark sighting.
OSB officials report that a possible 5-foot shark was sighted fronting the Nukumoi Tower.
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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