Search for missing swimmer in Waipio Valley Bay ends Friday (May 17)

By Hawaii 24/7 Staff

Kevin Devlin

The search for missing swimmer, 62-year-old Kevin Devlin, also known as Shawn Devlin, of Honokaa ended Friday (May 17).

Devlin was last seen swimming at 6:30 p.m. Monday (May 13) in Waipio Valley Bay and has not been seen since.

The fire department’s Rescue Company Two resumed the search Friday. Chopper One conducted shoreline aerial searches up to one mile off shore from Laupahoehoe Nui to Pololu Valley. Rescue Boat Two conducted shorelines grid searches and dive operations up to 1/2 mile off shore from Kukuihaele to Waimanu Bay.

All search operations did not find any signs or evidence of Devlin. The search operation has been halted and won’t resume unless new developments are reported.