HomeMy WebLinkAboutSwimmerIdentified.pdfDEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: April 15, 2022
COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
KAUA‘I POLICE DEPARTMENT
TODD G. RAYBUCK, CHIEF
(808) 241-1600
Missing person found off the waters of Nawiliwili identified
LĪHU‘E – The missing person recovered this morning has been identified as 39 year-old Shane
Uzzel of Hudson, Florida. Previous statements erroneously shared that the subject was 28 years-old.
Shane was reportedly cliff diving in the early morning in the waters off Nawiliwili when he was
swept out to sea. The friend he was with lost track of him and reported him missing shortly after. Upon
conducting a joint search and rescue operation, a Coast Guard cutter recovered Mr. Uzzel and
resuscitation efforts commenced. He was transported to Wilcox Hospital and declared deceased at 7:45
am.
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