HomeMy WebLinkAboutNR122219KFDTHE 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 22, 2019
KAUA`I FIRE DEPARTMENT
KILIPAKI VAUGHAN, DEPUTY CHIEF
Tel (808) 241-4980
Fax (808) 241-6508
Swimmer rescued in Hanalei Sunday
HANALEI — Ocean Safety Bureau personnel rescued a swimmer in distress off waters at
Waioli Beach Park, also known as Hanalei Pine Trees, on Sunday afternoon.
According to a preliminary report, at 1 p.m. lifeguards from the Pine Trees Tower
rescued a 30-year-old female swimmer who was in distress about 150 yards off shore.
Firefighters and responding medics arrived on scene at approximately 1:30 p.m. to
assist with medical treatment.
The swimmer was transported in critical condition to Wilcox ER for further treatment.