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DEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
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News Release
For Immediate Release: July 20, 2023
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COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
KAUA‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT
MICHAEL GIBSON - CHIEF
(808) 241-4980
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2 kayakers rescued in waters off Kalalau Beach Wednesday
HANAKOA – Two 18-year-old male residents were rescued in waters off Kalalau Beach on Wednesday.
No injuries were reported.
Personnel with the Hanalei fire station, Ocean Safety Bureau, Rescue 3 aboard Air 1, and the United States Coast Guard responded to the incident.
According to a preliminary report, shortly after 10 a.m., first responders were notified of two missing kayakers in the ocean between Kalalau and Hanakoa.
After 40 minutes into the search, a red kayak was spotted in waters about a quarter mile from Kalalau Beach. Shortly after, OSB personnel with the North Rove Ski Patrol spotted the first kayaker and brought him to Kalalau Beach. Air 1 continued its search and located the second kayaker near the shore between Kalalau and Hanaoka. OSB personnel shuttled the second kayaker to Kalalau Beach. Both declined medical attention and transport to Kē‘ē Beach.
The scene was cleared at approximately noon.
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