Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP146722)
In the autumn of 2022, a sense of quiet concern began to grow among the family of Abigail Bernstein and her two young sons, Koa and Kush Nelson. Known for her nomadic lifestyle, Abigail had often been 'off the grid,' but this time felt different. She had cut off contact with her family, her cell phone service was disconnected, and her boys were not enrolled in school. The last confirmed sighting of the family was in October 2022 at the Ala Wai Boat Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaii.
They were seen boarding a boat with a man Abigail had reportedly met online, with the intention of embarking on a year-long sea journey.
At the time of his disappearance, Kush Nelson was six years old, described as a White male with brown hair and brown eyes. He and his older brother, Koa, were last seen with their mother, Abigail, as they prepared for what was meant to be an extended adventure at sea. The family, who had ties to the Big Island, Kauai, and Maui, as well as mainland locations in Florida, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, seemed to vanish without a trace. The days turned into weeks, and then months, with no word from Abigail or her children, deepening the worry for their safety and well-being.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation in Honolulu is now seeking information regarding the disappearance of Abigail and her two sons. An investigation was launched after witnesses reported seeing the family board the boat, but the captain was later seen returning without them. The captain, who has been described as a person of interest, claimed that the family became seasick and left his vessel by other means, though this has not been confirmed. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information that leads to the safe recovery of Abigail, Kush, or Koa. The case of Kush Nelson and his family is a somber reminder of how quickly lives can change, leaving behind a void of unanswered questions and a community hoping for their safe return. The investigation remains active as authorities continue to search for answers in this troubling disappearance.Last Seen: Oct 12, 2022
