Alec Cooke aka the larger-than-life Ace Cool disappears while surfing Waimea Bay…
Ace Cool, aka Alec Cooke, big-wave legend, North Shore character, one of the few humans to have surfed Kaena Point, went missing Wednesday off Waimea Bay.
Reported missing by his girlfriend when he did not return from his session, Cooke’s truck was found near the Waimea church with his keys and dog still inside, but no surfboard present.
US Coast Guard, Honolulu Fire Department, and Ocean Safety crews have deployed, searching the surrounding water and shoreline.
Read about the time Ace surfed Kaena Point here.
And watch this video for a taste of his charisma, which was undeniable.
heard he was going out at dark for a full moon session…. godspeed brother
That is a bummer, still, with respect to the family, hard to think of a better way for Ace to kick out.