In October 2022, nine-year-old Koa Bernstein, his younger brother Kush, and their mother Abigail were last seen in Honolulu, Hawaii. The family was observed at the Ala Wai Boat Harbor preparing for a planned year-long sea journey; Abigail had reportedly met a man online and intended to travel with him on his boat. The family had lived a nomadic lifestyle, Abigail had cut ties with her relatives, and the boys were not enrolled in school.

The captain of the boat returned alone and later told the FBI the family had become seasick and left his vessel by unknown means, possibly transferring to another boat, a claim authorities have not substantiated. The captain is described as a person of interest, though no charges have been filed. The FBI has not ruled out foul play and is offering up to a $10,000 reward for information leading to the family’s safe recovery.

Anyone with information about the Bernsteins or their movements in Hawaii or elsewhere is asked to come forward.