Lincoln native missing in Hawaii presumed dead

A 28-year-old Lincoln native and former University of Nebraska - Lincoln student reported missing in Hawaii this week has been presumed dead.

June 19, 2020Updated: June 19, 2020
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

KAILUA-KONA, HI - A 28-year-old Lincoln native and former University of Nebraska - Lincoln student reported missing in Hawaii this week has been presumed dead.

Clare Maney, who had moved to Kailua-Kona, was reported missing Monday. According to the Hawaii County Fire Department, she was last seen on surveillance camera walking the shoreline with dive fins on Sunday.

A family member posted on Facebook Thursday saying the search for Clare was called off and she is presumed dead. The coast guard, police and fire department in Hawaii were all involved in the search.

The family said it is planning a funeral and remembrance that will be "a broader social media involved memorial, as she spread her love far and wide."

Clare worked as a tour guide in Hawaii according to her Facebook page.