HomeMy WebLinkAboutNR032521KFDDEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: March 25, 2021
COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
KAUA‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT
STEVEN R. GOBLE, CHIEF
(808) 241-4980
Multiple swimmers rescued in waters off 'Anini on Wednesday
'Anini – Ocean Safety Bureau personnel rescued six swimmers in distress off waters near the end
of 'Anini Road on Wednesday.
According to a preliminary report, at approximately 1:30 p.m., North Shore OSB personnel and
firefighters with Hanalei fire station responded to a call of swimmers in distress in waters near the end
of 'Anini Road.
OSB personnel from the North roving ski patrol and Hanalei Pavilion located and rescued six
swimmers in distress 100 yards offshore. Before OSB personnel arrived on the scene, two bystanders
utilizing Rescue Tubes attempted to assist four swimmers in distress. In their attempt, the two
bystanders also became distressed and needed assistance.
Firefighters arrived on the scene at 1:45 p.m., and responding medics arrived soon after to assist
with medical treatment. Firefighters cleared the scene at 2:25 p.m.
All swimmers declined medical assistance. However, the swimmers did complain of moderate
exhaustion.
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