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DEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
REIKO MATSUYAMA, MANAGING DIRECTOR
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News Release
For Immediate Release: November 5, 2023
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COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
KAUA‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT
MICHAEL GIBSON - CHIEF
(808) 241-4980
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First responders rescue man in waters off Princeville Friday
PRINCEVILLE – First responders rescued a 46-year-old Oregon man in waters off Princeville on Friday.
No injuries were reported.
Shortly before 2:55 p.m. Friday, first responders were dispatched to search for a person in waters off Princeville near Edward Road.
According to a preliminary report, personnel with the Hanalei fire station arrived at a trailhead on Ali‘I Kai Resort before relocating to the Cliffs at Princeville Resort trail. At the trail, first responders contacted the missing diver’s friend. At the end of the trail, first responders heard a call for help and located the missing diver in a cave. Personnel with the Ocean Safety Bureau were able to retrieve the diver.
Near the Cliffs at Princeville Resort, personnel with American Medical Response evaluated the diver before he was released on scene.
The scene was cleared at approximately 4:05 p.m.
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