HONOLULU (KHON2) — Nearly 800 people have drowned in Hawaiian waters over the past decade and experts say about half of the victims are residents.
HFD responds to sinking vessel; two men brought to safety near Hanauma Bay
Even places that appear calm are among the top locations in the state for drownings.
So what are the warning signs before you even step near the water? If you do get caught in a rip current, what’s your best chance of survival?
Honolulu lifeguards demonstrate what really happens when someone is pulled into a rip current and why dangerous “Hot spots” can quickly turn deadly.
KHON2’s special “Water wise: Beyond the shorebreak” airs Tuesday night, March 10, at 9:30 p.m…