Helicopter search was false alarm

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The Fire Department spent about half an hour Saturday searching by helicopter near Piihonua for someone in distress after a resident reported hearing a cry for help.

The Fire Department spent about half an hour Saturday searching by helicopter near Piihonua for someone in distress after a resident reported hearing a cry for help.

The caller said they heard someone in distress at the Wailuku River, but it turned out to be children playing, according to the Fire Department.

No one was in need of help.

The search occurred around noon.