WAILUA — Authorities on Wednesday recovered the body of a man believed to Ryan Soper, a 26-year-old visitor from Orem, Utah, who has been missing since going on a kayak tour with family members last Thursday in Wailua Valley. The
WAILUA — Authorities on Wednesday recovered the body of a man believed to Ryan Soper, a 26-year-old visitor from Orem, Utah, who has been missing since going on a kayak tour with family members last Thursday in Wailua Valley.
The body was discovered around noon in a remote area above Uluwehi Falls, more commonly known as Secret Falls, county officials said. A helicopter service was utilized to retrieve the body, which was taken to Wilcox Memorial Hospital around 6 p.m.
Police have tentatively identified him based on the clothing description given by family members. An autopsy will be conducted, county officials said.
“I’m just glad there’s an answer and I don’t have to wonder,” said Amie Soper, Ryan’s wife, in tears late Wednesday afternoon.
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