UPDATE: Coast Guard, Maui rescue crews continue the search for missing kayaker

HONOLULU – Rescue crews continue to search for a kayaker missing near Kalepolepo Beach Park, Maui Wednesday.

Maui County Fire Department personnel contacted the Coast Guard Sector Honolulu Command Center at approximately 12:15 p.m. to request assistance with the search.

An MH-65 Dolphin rescue helicopter crew from Air Station Barbers Point, the Hilo based crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Kiska and a 45-foot Motor Life Boat crew from Coast Guard Station Maui, were all launched at 2 p.m. to search for Torry Durrell.

A Dolphin helicopter crew will continue searching until 11 p.m. A helicopter crew will resume searching Thursday morning. The Kiska will remain on scene overnight. The search has covered 96 square miles.

Durrell is 55-years-old, has grey hair and blue eyes. His kayak was found approximately 200 yards off the beach park Tuesday.

Anyone with information concerning Durrell's whereabouts should contact Coast Guard Sector Honolulu immediately at 808-842-2600.

For more information about this case, please contact the Public Affairs Office at 808-535-3230.

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