Malaekahana State Recreation Area closed Thursday for safety

In the interest of public safety, unexploded ordnance (UXO) technicians working for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in coordination with the State of Hawai’i Department of Land and Natural Resources, will be conducting controlled underwater UXO demolition off the coast of Mlaekahana State Recreation Area on Thursday, October 11, 2012.

In order to safeguard the public, DLNR DOCARE enforcement officers will be controlling ocean access at L’ie Bay and DLNR will close Mlaekahana State Recreation Area from daybreak Thursday until 4 p.m. UXO demolition tomorrow will occur in the waters surrounding Pulemoku Rock. All operations are weather dependent. The public is advised to avoid entering these waters, for their safety. Ordnance, regardless of age, or physical shape, can be dangerous.

If you find any item you suspect might be ordnance – RECOGNIZE, leave the area immediately warning others in the vicinity – RETREAT, and notify local law enforcement officials – REPORT, note the location of the suspicious item, but never touch, move, or disturb the item.