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Vladimir Horak Missing Person Case

Last seen in Kalaheo, Hawaii on Apr 28, 2011

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In the spring of 2011, 63-year-old Vladimir Horak was enjoying a vacation in Hawaii, a long way from his home in the Czech Republic. As part of a tour group, he was exploring the stunning natural beauty of Kauai. On April 28, 2011, the group was in the Hanakapiai area, a location known for its breathtaking but often perilous coastal beauty. It was here, while swimming in the ocean shortly before 1:00 p.m., that the idyllic vacation took a tragic turn. Horak began to struggle in the powerful ocea ...Read More
Last Seen: Apr 28, 2011

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  • Missing Kauai swimmer identified as Czech man
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    Victim Details

    May 06, 2011

    Jul 07, 2023

    Vladimir

    Horak

    76

    63

    69 inches

    72 inches

    160 lbs

    175 lbs

    Uncertain

    Male

    Apr 28, 2011

    Kalaheo

    Hawaii

    Kauai County

    10126

    Kauai Police Department

    Lihue

    Hawaii

    Kauai County

    96766

    Jessica Fletcher

    Investigative Support Clerk

    3990 Kaana Street, Hawaii

    8082411711

    Local

    Law Enforcement

    https://www.kauai.gov/police

    2011-10403

    2011-04-28

    Kauai Police Department

    Gray or Partially Gray

    Blue

    Blue

    05/29/2026


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    Forum Posts (3)

    Does anyone have any insight into the conditions at Hanakapiai Beach during late April? I’m curiou... ...Read More
    01/20/2024
    Has anyone here also been keeping up with Vladimir Horak's case? It's been bugging me for a while, e... ...Read More
    05/31/2023
    I've been following Vladimir Horak's disappearance, and there's just something about the currents ar... ...Read More
    05/07/2023

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