Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — This is an information bulletin from the American Samoa Department of Homeland Security – TEMCO issued at 7:30 p.m. Friday, January 25, 2019.

The American Samoa Department of Homeland Security in collaboration with the Department of Public Safety urgently asks the public for any available Volunteer Divers to assist with an ongoing search and rescue operation. Please contact the EOC at 699-0411 for details on this request.

This request is related to the search and rescue efforts put forth in locating a missing 16 year old male swimmer on the East side of Tutuila.

The public is advised to please report any sighting or if you have any information related to the missing swimmer to the ASHDS-TEMCO at 699-3800.