NR 03-04-24 (Ocean Safety officials advise no swimming at Salt Pond, Po‘ipū beaches due to reports of Box Jellyfish)

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DEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
REIKO MATSUYAMA, MANAGING DIRECTOR

News Release

For Immediate Release: March 4, 2024

Ocean Safety officials advise no swimming at Salt Pond, Po‘ipū beaches due to reports of Box Jellyfish

Ocean Safety Bureau officials are advising no swimming or ocean activities at Salt Pond and Po‘ipū beach parks, and south shore beaches, due to reports of Box Jellyfish.

Beachgoers are advised to follow all posted warning signs.

For up-to-date information about ocean conditions and ocean safety, please speak to a county lifeguard at any lifeguard station, visit www.hawaiibeachsafety.com, or call the Ocean Safety Bureau at 808-241-4984.

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