Department of Human Services

AGE CORRECTION

The 15 year-old youth (age confirmed by the FBI) who stowed away Sunday in the wheel well of a Hawaiian Airlines jet is resting comfortably at a local hospital. Currently in the custody of the Hawaii Department of Human Services, Child Welfare Services officials continue to work with the appropriate agencies to ensure the youth’s safe return to his home in California.

When more information is available for release, the Hawaii Department of Human Services (DHS) will send out an update.