Suspended for missing Alaska visitor in waters off Hanakāpī‘ai

Published on December 14, 2024

HANAKĀPĪ‘AI – A three-day, multiagency search has been suspended for a missing 32-year-old female Alaska visitor in waters off Hanakāpī‘ai Beach on Saturday afternoon.

The Kaua‘i Police Department has identified the woman as Lauren M. Cameron of Anchorage.

“Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Lauren,” said Kaua‘i Fire Department Chief Michael Gibson. “Thank you to our first responders and partners for their efforts with this search.”

“Our hearts go out to Lauren’s family and loved ones during this time,” said KPD Assistant Chief Kalani Ke. “We appreciate everyone's involvement with this multi-day search.”

Personnel with the Kaua‘i Police Department, Kaua‘i Fire Department, Ocean Safety Bureau, DLNR, Kaua‘i Search and Rescue, and the on-duty KFD Battalion Chief responded to the incident.

According to a preliminary report, Kaua‘i Fire Department personnel responded to a report of a missing swimmer at Hanakāpī‘ai Beach on Dec. 11, shortly after 3:10 p.m. According to reports, Cameron entered the water and was swept into the ocean by strong currents.

Anyone with information about the missing female is encouraged call KPD Dispatch at 808-241-1711, leave an anonymous tip by calling Crime Stoppers Kaua‘i at 808-246-8300, submitting a tip at cskauai.org, or through the Crime Stoppers Kaua‘i P3 Tips Mobile App. 

The Kaua‘i Police Department has identified the woman as Lauren M. Cameron of Anchorage.

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