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Posted: Friday, July 6th, 2012 8:55 AM HST

NY teen missing off Hawaii coast

By Associated Press

CAPTAIN COOK, Hawaii (AP) — The Coast Guard has suspended its search for a New York teen swept out to sea to in Hawaii. However, the local fire department will continue searching for Tyler Madoff for at least another day. The 15-year-old from White Plains was with a tour group hiking along the shoreline of the Big Island's west coast Wednesday. The group stopped to rest in a tide pool when waves washed him away. The Coast Guard suspended its search for Tyler at sunset Thursday. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reports his father was expected to arrive in Hawaii Friday. In a statement, Tyler's family requested privacy but expressed gratitude for support and prayers. Neighbor Carol Ashe told the Journal News that the Scarsdale High School student would shovel her driveway in the winter.