HomeMy WebLinkAboutNR102819KFDTHE COUNTY OF KAUA'I
DEREK S. K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
mqa MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
C OF
News Release
For Immediate Release: October 28, 2019
KAUA`I FIRE DEPARTMENT
KILIPAKI VAUGHAN, DEPUTY CHIEF
Tel (808) 241-4980
Fax (808) 241-6508
Child rescued from waters off Kalihiwai River on Sunday
KALIHIWAI — A six -year -old was pulled from waters off Kalihiwai River on Sunday.
According to a preliminary report, firefighters from the Hanalei fire station, lifeguards
from the Ocean Safety Bureau's Wanini Roving Patrol, and medics responded to a report of a
six -year -old pulled from waters off Kalihiwai River shortly before 4:20 p.m. on Sunday.
An off -duty firefighter and bystanders performed CPR on the child before rescuers
arrived on the scene.
Rescuers took over advanced resuscitation efforts on the child, who was later
transported to Kapi`olani Hospital on Oahu in critical condition.