Found Deceased HI - Noah Mina, 35, Maui, 20 May 2019

[Tallulah. Lakkey]

https://mauinow.com/2019/05/21/missing-hiker-at-ʻiao-base-camp-established/

The family is also on Facebook requesting help in the search for Noah, also known as Kekai.

 

[ClaireNC]

Maui Police and Fire personnel search for missing hiker, Noah Mina in the area of Kapilau Ridge Trail, also known as the Saint Anthony Cross in Wailuku.

Mina is described as 5'8" tall, 180 pounds, with black hair (currently shaved), and brown eyes.

There is a bit more info here: MauiNowFacebook
See comments for info on search organized by family.


Khon News Facebook

This should be marked Active Search.

 

[Bugurl747]

Another hiker, both 35, missing in Maui.

I don't know much about Maui, can any locals help out:

Is it a dangerous or subpar time for hiking due to weather and terrain?

Are there an abnormal amount of missing persons in Maui in relation to its size?

MOO

 

[Tallulah. Lakkey]

Another hiker, both 35, missing in Maui.

I don't know much about Maui, can any locals help out:

Is it a dangerous or subpar time for hiking due to weather and terrain?

Are there an abnormal amount of missing persons in Maui in relation to its size?

MOO

HI - Maui - Ikaika Gamponia


And another one...

 

[Bugurl747]

Here is Hawaii's lost and missing page via FB.

Hawaii Lostnmissing


There was a missing 38 year old man found on a hiking trail on May 20 that is being treated as a homicide. His body was bound with duct tape: Benjamin Awong

Body found bound with duct tape

MOO

 

[Elliot_Alderson]

Here is Hawaii's lost and missing page via FB.

Hawaii Lostnmissing


There was a missing 38 year old man found on a hiking trail on May 20 that is being treated as a homicide. His body was bound with duct tape: Benjamin Awong

Body found bound with duct tape

MOO

The person found bound with duct tape, they weren't actively going hiking and then found on a trail, correct?

Was Noah hiking or had he told people he was going hiking and then disappeared while doing so?

 

[Maljako]

Another hiker, both 35, missing in Maui.

I don't know much about Maui, can any locals help out:

Is it a dangerous or subpar time for hiking due to weather and terrain?

Are there an abnormal amount of missing persons in Maui in relation to its size?

MOO

Not a local, but some basic info:
The weather is not bad. It's unusually hot for this time of year, but that's it. https://mauinow.com/2019/05/21/third-day-of-record-breaking-temps-in-kahului/

Considering Maui is a massively popular adventure and outdoor tourism destination, two people in their 30's missing at the same time cannot be crazy rare. However, both Mina and Eller are residents, not tourists. The permanent population is small, and probably less likely than tourists to misread a terrain. However, Eller is definitely an outdoorsy person and, based on what little I can find on Mina, he probably is also, so hiking is not out of character. They went missing in different areas on an island where off-track terrain is very challenging and vegetation is incredibly lush, making everything difficult for a search party. So far I don't see anything suggesting the disappearances are more than a coincidence.

 

[ClaireNC]

Considering Maui is a massively popular adventure and outdoor tourism destination, two people in their 30's missing at the same time cannot be crazy rare. However, both Mina and Eller are residents, not tourists. The permanent population is small, and probably less likely than tourists to misread a terrain. However, Eller is definitely an outdoorsy person and, based on what little I can find on Mina, he probably is also, so hiking is not out of character. They went missing in different areas on an island where off-track terrain is very challenging and vegetation is incredibly lush, making everything difficult for a search party. So far I don't see anything suggesting the disappearances are more than a coincidence.

I agree. Apparently, it’s really easy to get lost in the place they are searching for Mina. He’s local and probably knows what to do if he does get lost. The biggest fear is that he slipped or fell.

 

[Alohaj]

I’m a local, and while I have not hiked up to that trail I have hiked a lot of areas in the near vicinity in my younger days. I’ve heard it’s a challenging trail for sure, and believe that some of the news articles stated that as well. Our local high school put up and maintains a white cross up at the top of it, which I actually can see from my house.

It is definitely rare IMO for two people to go missing on possible hikes so close together, Especially locals,but of course could just be a coincidence. We’ve had many water incidences (Snorkeling incidents in particular) close together of tourists, and even locals, but I am trying to recall actual hiking missing people prior to these two and I can’t think of any. That doesn’t mean that people haven’t gone lost in the jungle and forest, just that they arent usually missing while doing hikes. There have been many incidents of people getting stranded on hikes, when streams rise, or someone gets hurt, etc, but actually lost or missing, no.

I would strongly guess that this individual is knowledgeable of local hiking and outdoor activities, as many locals are. Even more so than the missing woman, because she is a relative newcomer to the island, ( A few years only as I recall ), But he is very likely born and raised on Maui, and if not on one of the other islands. Being only 35,( and of course one can never assume) but it certainly looks like healthy and strong in the picture. My point being, that if the individual is not injured, it would not necessarily be hard to find your way because basically you would always be going downhill, for the most part, and using mountain (Makua), makai (ocean), sun, and moon for directional guidance. Last night for instance, the moon was quite bright when I woke up at 4 AM.

I hope there are enough resources to try to find him, with such a big search going on in another part of the island with a lot of resources there. Prayers for him & his family.

 

[ClaireNC]

Looks like he’s still missing.

Statement from the family.
“The family of Noah Mina expressed gratitude for ongoing police and fire search efforts to locate the 35-year-old male hiker and asked for the community to refrain from assisting in the Wailuku search.”
Family of 35-year-old male hiker missing in Wailuku speaks out | News, Sports, Jobs - Maui News

https://mauinow.com/2019/05/22/family-of-missing-maui-man-noah-mina-issues-public-statement/

 

[Bugurl747]

Looks like he’s still missing.

Statement from the family.
“The family of Noah Mina expressed gratitude for ongoing police and fire search efforts to locate the 35-year-old male hiker and asked for the community to refrain from assisting in the Wailuku search.”
Family of 35-year-old male hiker missing in Wailuku speaks out | News, Sports, Jobs - Maui News

https://mauinow.com/2019/05/22/family-of-missing-maui-man-noah-mina-issues-public-statement/

I wanted to point out that the family is asking to refrain from helping because the terrain is treacherous and dangerous.

I hope he is soon found and everyone remains safe.

MOO

 

[AzPistonsGirl]

bumping, deserves to be found as much as anyone!

 

[Bugurl747]

I have looked up articles, news video coverage, glanced at farcebook, and I can't find it stated why they think Noah is on this treacherous hiking trail. Did he leave a note, find his vehicle, ping his phone, tell a friend?

Any evidence that the trail was his last known where abouts?

I'm hoping the family will reach out to AE's basecamp and get some direction on how to lead this search.

It may kick start the media coverage and get more eyes and interest.

MOO

 

[ClaireNC]

LE and SAR are searching for him. They have a base camp set up, helicopters searching, infrared was used last night, experienced SAR teams, etc.
There are pictures of the search here:https://mauinow.com/2019/05/22/fami...wos0nuQm5uuCW7k6vu40-5XONHucAmnz7xGB5Qr4Sjjuk

See comments
MauiNow.com

 

[Alohaj]

I have looked up articles, news video coverage, glanced at farcebook, and I can't find it stated why they think Noah is on this treacherous hiking trail. Did he leave a note, find his vehicle, ping his phone, tell a friend?

Any evidence that the trail was his last known where abouts?

I'm hoping the family will reach out to AE's basecamp and get some direction on how to lead this search.

It may kick start the media coverage and get more eyes and interest.

MOO

The family, and the press, have been pretty quiet on the circumstances of how he disappeared, and why they believe he was on that trail. In fact the entire situation is much more low-key than the AE case. Kimberlynn Scott posted on FindAmanda Facebook that she has reached out to the family and offered her help.

Sometimes too different families have different cultural ways of dealing with things and want to keep it more internal, for whatever reason.

Praying they are both found alive and well.

 

[whitelilac]

Noah's dad made a statement

“Our son Noah “Kekai” Mina has been missing being out on a hike since the morning of Monday, May 20th. There has been news articles with quotes on mental health concerns. Let me be clear, yes he is seeking clarity, and he has turned to nature to find that safe haven. To exhibit such courage in hiking to such heights alone, over this period of time, is nothing short of amazing. We look for him to return to us and share this sojourn into the depths of his beautiful soul and spirit.

“Those that know Kekai know him to be a loving gentle and humble soul, with a great love for nature. His Hawaiian heart is strong, along with his will to take on such a challenge.

“We ask that you reserve any judgement and only offer the love and respect he deserves on taking a path less traveled many of those out there would never consider taking. We ask that you cover him with a blanket of angels on this night and bring him back to us safely.”

May he be found safe.

https://mauinow.com/2019/05/24/family-noah-kekai-mina-turned-to-nature-for-clarity/

 

[LadyL]

Noah's dad made a statement

“Our son Noah “Kekai” Mina has been missing being out on a hike since the morning of Monday, May 20th. There has been news articles with quotes on mental health concerns. Let me be clear, yes he is seeking clarity, and he has turned to nature to find that safe haven. To exhibit such courage in hiking to such heights alone, over this period of time, is nothing short of amazing. We look for him to return to us and share this sojourn into the depths of his beautiful soul and spirit.

“Those that know Kekai know him to be a loving gentle and humble soul, with a great love for nature. His Hawaiian heart is strong, along with his will to take on such a challenge.

“We ask that you reserve any judgement and only offer the love and respect he deserves on taking a path less traveled many of those out there would never consider taking. We ask that you cover him with a blanket of angels on this night and bring him back to us safely.”

May he be found safe.

https://mauinow.com/2019/05/24/family-noah-kekai-mina-turned-to-nature-for-clarity/

that is really sad
I hope they find him soon and that he can continue his spiritual quest safely

 

[Bugurl747]

Noah's dad made a statement

“Our son Noah “Kekai” Mina has been missing being out on a hike since the morning of Monday, May 20th. There has been news articles with quotes on mental health concerns. Let me be clear, yes he is seeking clarity, and he has turned to nature to find that safe haven. To exhibit such courage in hiking to such heights alone, over this period of time, is nothing short of amazing. We look for him to return to us and share this sojourn into the depths of his beautiful soul and spirit.

“Those that know Kekai know him to be a loving gentle and humble soul, with a great love for nature. His Hawaiian heart is strong, along with his will to take on such a challenge.

“We ask that you reserve any judgement and only offer the love and respect he deserves on taking a path less traveled many of those out there would never consider taking. We ask that you cover him with a blanket of angels on this night and bring him back to us safely.”

May he be found safe.

https://mauinow.com/2019/05/24/family-noah-kekai-mina-turned-to-nature-for-clarity/

Such a beautiful, eloquent, and touching statement.

Kekai sounds like an old soul, much like Amanda Eller.

I hope they too have a happy ending.

My heart aches for thei family during this time.
MOO

 

[Mizzamzz]

For those following the Amanda Eller search, Javier said that now that they have found Amanda his team is going to have a quick celebration then commence searching for Noah (on Sunday, I believe).

He states this towards the end of the press conference held at the hospital here

Hopefully the outcome is the same as Amanda’s.

 

[evergreen]

very interesting. it looks like noah and amanda may be fairly close neighbors. wow what are the odds of that? what a fantastic stroke of luck! the same support structure used to find amanda can now be put in motion.