HomeMy WebLinkAboutNR123019DistressedswimmersrescuedfromwatersoffPoipuonSundayTHE COUNTY OF KAUA'I
DEREK S. K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
mqa MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
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News Release
For Immediate Release: December 30, 2019
KAUA`I FIRE DEPARTMENT
KILIPAKI VAUGHAN, DEPUTY CHIEF
Tel (808) 241-4980
Fax (808) 241-6508
Distressed swimmers rescued from waters off Po`ipu on Sunday
PO`IPO — Lifeguards rescued six people in distress from waters off Po`ipu Beach on
Sunday afternoon.
Shortly before 12:45 p.m., a group of six people were swimming at Po`ipu Beach when
they became distressed in rough waters.
Lifeguards from the Nukumoi tower entered the water and first attended to two
swimmers, a male and female, who were both unresponsive. As one lifeguard was bringing in
the unresponsive male to shore on a rescue board, he administered chest compressions. The
male, age 37 of California, regained consciousness in the water and was brought to shore for
further assessment.
The unresponsive woman was brought to shore where lifeguards immediately
administered CPR. She regained a pulse as Koloa firefighters arrived on scene, where they
provided additional assistance. The woman, age 32 of California, was transported to Wilcox
Hospital for further treatment.
Lifeguards from the Po`ipu tower brought the four other distressed swimmers safely to
shore.