A family vacation to Hawaii turned tragic in late June 2026 when 49-year-old Sung Kwun Jo and his 16-year-old son, visiting from South Korea, vanished while hiking near Honolulu. They were last seen on June 23, 2026, after leaving their Waikiki hotel about 7 a.m. to hike the Hanauma Bay Rock Bridge Trail. A backpack containing the elder Jo’s phone and wallet was found near the Rock Bridge area at about 9:00 a.m., and their rental car was later located at the trailhead entrance.

A multi-agency search by land, air, and sea covered more than 30 coastal miles from Makapuu Point to Barbers Point and used helicopters, drones, boats, jet skis and divers. Rough weather, including choppy waters and strong winds, intermittently suspended operations. After three days with no sign of the father or son, officials suspended active searching on the evening of June 26, 2026. Authorities say the Rock Bridge area is hazardous and believe the pair were likely swept into the ocean while admiring the views.

Anyone who was on the Hanauma Bay Rock Bridge Trail or the nearby coastline on June 23, 2026, and saw anything that could help should contact local authorities.