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Posted: Monday, January 7th, 2013 9:27 AM HST

Swimmer missing off the Big Island

By Associated Press

HONOLULU (AP) — A swimmer is missing on the southeast side of the Big Island. The Hawaii County Fire Department began searching for the swimmer on Sunday afternoon at about 3 p.m. The Coast Guard assisted in the search, which continued until sunset. Reports were that the swimmer was swept off the cliff and into the rough waters at Kehena Beach.