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Community Rallies for Missing Hawai‘i Fisherman’s Safe Return

4/18/2025

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Earl “Oa” Hind, a 42-year-old fisherman from Hawai‘i, has been lost at sea since April 9, prompting a massive search by the U.S. Coast Guard over 200,000 square nautical miles. His daughter, Makalapua, is rallying the community to raise funds and support, highlighting her father's remarkable survival skills and unwavering spirit.

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Story summary

Earl “Oa” Hind, a 42-year-old fisherman from Hawai‘i, has been lost at sea since April 9, prompting a massive search by the U.S. Coast Guard over 200,000 square nautical miles. His daughter, Makalapua, is rallying the community to raise funds and support, highlighting her father's remarkable survival skills and unwavering spirit.