HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR_2022-03-15TeenagerrescuedatQueensBathonMonday.pdfDEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: March 15, 2022
COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
KAUA‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT
STEVEN R. GOBLE, CHIEF
(808) 241-4980
Teenager rescued at Queen’s Bath on Monday
PRINCEVILLE – A 16-year-old female from O‘ahu was rescued at Queen’s Bath in Princeville
Monday afternoon.
First responders were dispatched to the area around noon, when they received a report of a girl
trapped on the rocks and surrounded by dangerous surf.
Hanalei firefighters and Rescue 3 personnel aboard Air 1 responded to the scene. Lifeguards
with the North Roving Patrol Unit also responded on Jet Ski and remained on standby in waters outside
of the large surf break.
In between dangerous sets of waves, a Hanalei firefighter, who had hiked down to the scene,
swam over to the victim and brought her to safety without further incident.
The teenager, who sustained non-life threatening lacerations, refused treatment from officials
and was released at the scene to her family.
The access gate to Queen’s Bath has been closed to the public since October 2021 for the high
surf winter season. The gate remains closed until further notice.
“We are grateful to our first responders who were able to act swiftly in this extremely
dangerous rescue,” said Fire Chief Steven Goble. “This incident could have easily turned into a
devastating outcome. Queen’s Bath remains closed for a reason, and we urge all beachgoers to take
these warnings seriously, for yourself and for our first responders who also put their lives at risk.”
For up-to-date information about Kaua‘i ocean conditions and ocean safety, please speak to a
county lifeguard at any lifeguard station, visit www.hawaiibeachsafety.com, or call the Ocean Safety
Bureau at 241-4984.
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