HomeMy WebLinkAbout20230110KFD2.pdfDEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: January 10, 2023
COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
KAUA‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT
MICHAEL GIBSON, CHIEF
(808) 241-4980
Male visitor pulled from waters off Anini Beach Monday
ANINI – On Monday, a 45-year-old male visitor from Shanghai, China, was pulled from waters off
Anini Beach.
Personnel with the Hanalei fire station, Ocean Safety Bureau, American Medical Response, and a
bystander responded to the incident.
According to a preliminary report, shortly before 3:40 p.m., first responders received a call of a
male pulled from waters off Anini Beach by a paddleboarder.
Upon arrival, first responders administered CPR to the male. AMR personnel continued
advanced life-saving treatment on the swimmer while in transport to Wilcox Medical Center. He is
currently in critical condition.
The scene was cleared at approximately 4:40 p.m.
The Kaua‘i Visitors Bureau is assisting the man’s family.
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