HomeMy WebLinkAbout20210916OSBDEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: September 16, 2021
COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
KAUA‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT
STEVEN R. GOBLE, CHIEF
(808) 241-4980
Lifeguards rescue snorkeler from waters off Po‘ipū on Monday
PO‘IPŪ – Lifeguards rescued a 47-year-old California woman from waters off Po‘ipū Beach on
Monday morning.
At around 11 a.m., lifeguards from the Nukumoi tower spotted a female snorkeler in distress off
waters near Po‘ipū Beach Park.
Lifeguards brought the woman to shore, where they began chest compressions until she
regained consciousness and was breathing independently.
Shortly after, Kōloa firefighters arrived on scene to provide further assistance.
American Medical Response personnel continued advanced life support while transporting the
woman to a local hospital for further treatment. The snorkeler is in stable condition.
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