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Assistance Requested for Missing Swimmer off Keawakapu from
boat, kayak, dive companies
Aloha,
As you all may know, Mr. Tony Castro, 75 who was visiting his family here in Maui went for his dally swim around 5:00pm, last Wednesday 3/14. His usual routine was to swim for 10-15 minutes on Keawakapu Beach at or near the Kilohana St. walkway area.
We have yet to find him even after an extensive ocean search. While we feel that if he is lost at sea, he is now deceased so if there is any shark feeding activity or any other sign of him please contact the Maui Police Department at either 911 or 244.6400.
We will be sending you reminder emails periodically and if he is located we will also contact you.
Thank you for help with this family tragedy.
3/14 WED
- Tony left daughter’s Wailea house approximately 5:00pm for evening swim across the stree
- MZ went to beach approximately 7:40 PM, found belongings, searched beach
- MZ called 911 8:15 PM
- MFD/MFD arrived 8:21 PM
- MPD/MFD searched 1.5 miles of beach and bushes on foot
- Fire Department helicopter
- Coast Guard helicopter
- C Guard inflatable boat
3/15 THU
- Maui Memorial Hospital ER called by MZ at 12:50 AM to see if any John Does were seen in ER
- MFD searched 1.5 miles of beach and bushes on foot
- Fire Department Helicopter
- Coast Guard helicopter
- Coast Guard broadcasted an hourly radio call to all snorkel/dive/private boats to watch the ocean during their excursions
- All snorkel/dive boat companies called individually to be on the lookout for Tony
- 3 MFD jet skis dragging lifeguards with masks/snorkels
- Lifeguard jet ski
- Lifeguard boat
- Lifeguard on paddleboard searching reef/boat ramp areas
- Coast Guard cutter
- Coast Guard inflatable boat
- Coast Guard C-130 airplane
3/16 FRI
- MFD searched 1.5 miles of beach and bushes on foot
- Fire Department Helicopter
- Coast Guard helicopter
- Private helicopter
- All snorkel/dive boat companies called individually to be on the lookout for Tony
- 3 MFD jet skis dragging lifeguards with masks/snorkels
- Lifeguard jet ski
- Lifeguard boat
- Lifeguard on paddleboard searching reef/boat ramp areas
- Coast Guard cutter
- Coast Guard inflatable boat
- Coast Guard C-130 airplane
3/17 SAT
- MFD helicopter
3/18 SUN
- Private helicopter
- Private scuba divers
3/19 MON
- TC/MZ met with MPD, Maui News, Maui Memorial Hospital
- Ground search from Mana Kai north to Kam III, ocean side of road, also mountain side of road.
3/20 TUES
- Ocean scan from Mana Kai Roof
- MZ finished keawe grove mountain side of S. Kihei Rd. across from Sorentos Restaurant
- Web site went live, created by David Fradin of mauimanakai.com
3/21 WED
- Ocean scan from Mana Kai Roof
- Info cards printed by Ace Printing, distributed along with posters
- Press releases sent to local radio, TV and newspapers
- Display ads ordered to be placed in Maui News and 4 weekly papers to start 3/28 and 3/29
3/22 THU
- Ocean scan from Mana Kai Roof
- Info cards and posters distributed
- Group email to dive and snorkel boats sent as reminder of situation and to be on the lookout for any sign of Tony
3/23 FRI
- Ocean scan from Mana Kai Roof
- Info cards and posters distributed
3/24 SAT
- Ocean scan from Mana Kai Roof
- Info cards and posters distributed
- Guests who stayed at the Mana Kai Resort on 3/14 contacted by AA Oceanfront Condominium Rentals and Condominium Rentals Hawaii.
3/25 SUN
- Ocean scan from Mana Kai Roof
- Info cards and posters distributed
- Guests who stayed at the Mana Kai Resort on 3/14 contacted by AA Oceanfront Condominium Rentals and Condominium Rentals Hawaii.
3/26 MON
- Ocean scan from Mana Kai Roof
- Info cards and posters distributed
- Guests who stayed at the Mana Kai Resort on 3/14 contacted by AA Oceanfront Condominium Rentals and Condominium Rentals Hawaii.
3/27 TUES
- Ocean scan from Mana Kai Roof
- Guests who stayed at the Mana Kai Resort on 3/14 contacted by AA Oceanfront Condominium Rentals and Condominium Rentals Hawaii.
3/28 WED
- Ocean scan from Mana Kai Roof
3/29 THURS
- Ocean scan from Mana Kai Roof
3/30 FRI
- Ocean scan from Mana Kai Roof
- Info cards and posters distributed
3/31 SAT
- Ocean scan from Mana Kai Roof
4/1 SUN
- Ocean scan from Mana Kai Roof
4/2 MON
- Ocean scan from Mana Kai Roof
4/3 TUES
- Ocean scan from Mana Kai Roof
4/3 WED
- Ocean scan from Mana Kai Roof
- Info cards and posters distributed
4/5 THU
- Ocean scan from Mana Kai Roof
- Info cards and posters distributed
4/7 SAT
- Ocean scan from Mana Kai Roof
- Info cards and posters distributed
4/8 SUN
- Ocean scan from Mana Kai Roof
- Info cards and posters distributed
4/9 MON
- Ocean scan from Mana Kai Roof
- Info cards and posters distributed
4/10 TUE
- Ocean scan from Mana Kai Roof
4/11 WED
- Ocean scan from Mana Kai Roof
4/13 FRI
- Info cards distribute
4/16 MON
- Info cards and posters distributed
4/17 TUE
- Info cards and posters distribute