Firefighters recover body of missing swimmer in Makaha

Oct 10, 2026

A 47-year-old man drowned in the water off Makaha, a sad outcome after an overnight search by air and sea.

  • Honolulu firefighters were called just after midnight for a swimmer in trouble near Farrington Highway.
  • A witness heard the man calling for help and swam out to try to save him, but could not reach him.
  • Crews paused the search around 3 a.m., restarted at first light, and found the body before 7 a.m.
  • Police say there are no signs of foul play.

Outlook: The death is being treated as a drowning, with no criminal investigation expected.

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