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Shark hampers search for missing snorkeler in Makena

The search continues today for a 62-year-old Wisconsin man who went missing Tuesday while snorkeling off Chang’s Beach in Makena, the Maui Fire Department reported this morning.

Rescue divers had to exit the water after a large tiger shark was spotted in the area.

The fire department received the call at 4:24 p.m. Tuesday.

MFD conducted searches Tuesday by air, land and sea until darkness fell.

This morning, MFD resumed its search at first light with Air 1 and a rescue boat.

Conditions in the ocean were choppy with winds blowing 15 mph to 20 mph.

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