Fisherman reported missing is found unresponsive off Big Isle
Hawaii island firefighters located an unresponsive fisherman who was reported missing in waters off of Hawaii island late Tuesday.
Six units including a rescue helicopter and boat responded to a report of a missing fisherman off of Pu’uhonua Road at about 11 p.m.
The Coast Guard also deployed its MH-65 Dolphin helicopter to assist.
Firefighters on a rescue boat located the fisherman floating face down in the water with “no signs of life,” according to the Hawaii County Fire Department.