Honolulu Ocean Safety rescued 11 people from the surf at Sandy Beach today and made more than 300 preventative actions. At Makapu'u, lifeguards rescued two people and made more than 200 preventative actions. The surf was in the 4-6 foot range along the east side with a strong current. We anticipate a busy summer and urge people to check in with their lifeguards before going into the ocean.
Around 8:15 a.m., Honolulu Ocean Safety and the Honolulu Fire Department were notified of a possible missing person off of Lanai Lookout. It was unknown if the person was in the water at the time of the report. After a search in rough, choppy waters, the decision was made to continue the search with HFD's air assets and Ocean Safety suspended its ocean search.
Just before 11:00 a.m., Honolulu Emergency Medical Services responded with Ocean Safety and the Honolulu Fire Department to an elderly swimmer who was pulled from the waters fronting Fort DeRussy. Bystanders performed cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) until first responders arrived. Paramedics took over with advanced life-support and transported the patient in critical condition to an emergency room. Just after 2:00 p.m. today, Honolulu Ocean Safety responded to three young children and two adults on inflatable stand-up paddlebaords, who were in serious trouble near Iroquois Point. Ocean Safety responded via jet ski and secured a mother and her 6-year old son, and their small dog and brought them to shore safely. Lifeguards then rescued a mother and her two young children about 1,000 yards offshore in the channel between Hickam Air Force Base and Iroquois Point. No one was wearing a life-jacket, except the dog. No one required emergency medical attention. Around 3:00 p.m. today, Ocean Safety responded with multiple assets to two kite surfers, both adult males, in distress off of Mokuleia Beach. Ocean Safety co-responded with the Honolulu Fire Department and lifeguards made contact with one of the kite surfers, who made it to shore on his own. HFD rescuers
brought the second kite-surfer to shore safely. They did not require medical attention. Lifeguards said there were strong winds at the time of the rescue.
Also just after 3:10 p.m., Honolulu Ocean Safety responded to a 26-foot boat that broke down off of Leahi Leahi Point. Ocean Safety responded via jet ski and reported three people onboard were all safe. Ocean Safety assisted the vessel and the people safely to shore.
Lifeguards reported windy and rainy conditions around the island. Please remember if headed out onto the ocean, to check the conditions, wear proper safety equipment on recreational water crafts and carry a cell phone.
At 9:09 a.m., Honolulu Ocean Safety co-responded with the Honolulu Fire Department on a rescue off of Diamond Head for five people after the canoe they were on submerged. All were brought to the Ala Wai Boat Harbor. Honolulu EMS responded for two patients, who were evaluated by Paramedics. Both declined transport to an emergency room.
Honolulu Ocean Safety, the Honolulu Fire Department and the Honolulu Emergency Medical Services responded to four adult male swimmers who jumped off of Spitting Caves and were unable to get out on their own. The 911 call came in at 11:23 a.m. for the men who were struggling in the surf. A Good Samaritan threw a rescue tube for the men to stay afloat Ocean Safety lifeguards, via jet ski, rescued two men and the HFD rescued the other two. The Honolulu Emergency Medical Services treated two of the men, who swallowed water, at the Maunalua Bay boat ramp. Paramedics treated and transported a 20-year old male in serious condition to an emergency room. Two of the swimmers did not require medical attention.
Ocean Safety strongly reminds the public to know your limits and the ocean conditions prior to entering the water.
On April 16th, Honolulu Ocean Safety rescued a 42-year old woman from the surf at Three Tables. The 911 call came in just around 12:20 p.m. for the visitor who was struggling to stay afloat on a boogie board. An Ocean Safety Lieutenant responded and swam out to the woman. He secured her and brought her to shore safely. The woman did not require the services of Honolulu Emergency Medical Services.
On April 16th, 2024, Honolulu Ocean Safety, the Honolulu Fire Department and the Honolulu Emergency Medical Services responded to four adult male swimmers who jumped off of Spitting Caves and were unable to get out on their own. The 911 call came in at 11:23 a.m. for the men who were struggling in the surf. A Good Samaritan threw a rescue tube for the men to hold onto. Ocean Safety lifeguards, via jet ski, rescued two men and the HFD rescued the other two. The Honolulu Emergency Medical Services treated two of the men, who swallowed water, at the Maunalua Bay boat ramp. Paramedics treated and transported a 20-year old male in serious condition to an emergency room. Two of the swimmers did not require medical attention.
Ocean Safety strongly reminds the public to know your limits and the ocean conditions prior to entering the water.
Honolulu Ocean Safety rescued a 42-year old woman from the surf at Three Tables this afternoon. The 911 call came in just around 12:20 p.m. for the visitor who was struggling to stay afloat on a boogie board. An Ocean Safety Lieutenant responded and swam out to the woman. He secured her and brought her to shore safely. The woman did not require the services of Honolulu EMS.
Honolulu Ocean Safety rescued four people off of a 35-foot vessel that ran aground near the surf break Rock Piles. The incident was reported by an area lifeguard tower at 11:40 a.m. Lifeguards responded via jet ski and made contact within minutes. Lifeguards assessed the adult males and brought all to shore with no injuries. The vessel remains grounded on the reef. Please stay clear of the vessel until it is removed.
On Tuesday, March 19th, 2024 Honolulu Ocean Safety responded to two separate incidents involving swimmers in distress. The first incident was at 1:45 p.m. near the Mokulua Islands in Kailua, where one swimmer was reported to be in distress. After a thorough search of the area it was determined that no individuals were in need of assistance.
The second incident was at 2:00 p.m. at Sharks Cove on the North Shore, where three swimmers were in distress. Honolulu Ocean Safety rescued all three swimmers safely brought them to shore. They did not require any medical attention. Both incidents took place in locations where Ocean Safety responds via mobile response units.
On Sunday, March 17th, 2024, Honolulu Ocean Safety rescued a father and his teenaged son who were caught in the surf at Ke Iki Beach. The 911 call came in just before 2:30 p.m. Lifeguards swam and paddled out to them with rescue tubes and brought the two beyond the crashing surf and kept them calm and afloat. Lifeguards via jet ski responded quickly and put the two visitors onto the ski and took them to shore safely. Witnesses say the son got into trouble and the father went in to rescue him. The two did not require the attention of the Honolulu Emergency Medical Services. The surf was said to be 6-8 feet. Honolulu Ocean Safety appreciates the 911 callers who called immediately.