Hurricane Lala damages cemetery and displaces pets in Hawaii

United States

First seen: Aug 19, 2026, 1:01 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 20, 2026, 7:01 PM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

Hurricane Lala reportedly unearthed coffins and human remains at a Hawaii cemetery. The storm also led to lost pets and related animal-reunification efforts.

SO WHAT?

Storm damage creates public-safety, sanitation and recovery challenges for the affected community.

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komonews.comen

Hurricane Lala unearths coffins, human remains at cemetery in Hawaii

Aug 20, 2026, 7:01 PM UTC

upnorthlive.comen

Hurricane Lala unearths coffins, human remains at cemetery in Hawaii

Aug 20, 2026, 6:46 PM UTC

hawaiinewsnow.comen

Hawaii Humane Society looks to reunite lost pets during Lala

Aug 20, 2026, 6:02 AM UTC

hawaiitribune-herald.comen

Lala unearths graves, caskets at Na'alehu cemetery - Hawaii Tribune-Herald

Aug 19, 2026, 11:32 PM UTC

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Lala unearths graves and caskets at Big Island cemetery | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Aug 19, 2026, 1:01 AM UTC