U.S. Coast Guard, Maui rescue crews search for missing snorkeler

HONOLULU- U.S. Coast Guard and Maui Fire Department crews are searching for a snorkeler who went missing in the vicinity of the Aston Kaanapali resort on Maui Thursday at 11:30 a.m.

Rescue crews are looking for any signs of Bryce Esler, a 20-year-old Caucasian male wearing black shorts. Esler is on vacation and was snorkeling alone.

A rescue helicopter crew from Air Station Barbers Point, a Coast Guard Station Maui boatcrew, and Maui Fire Department personnel are searching offshore near the resort.

Maui Fire Department personnel contacted the Coast Guard at approximately 11:45 a.m. and Coast Guard crews were on scene at noon.

Coast Guard crews plan to search throughout the night.

Anyone with information about the missing man should immediately contact Coast Guard Sector Honolulu at 808-842-2600.

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