What started as an early evening swim off Nanakuli turned into a rescue operation on Monday when seven people, including a 12-year-old boy, were swept into a powerful rip current near Zablan Beach Park. Honolulu Ocean Safety crews reached the group about 100 yards offshore just before 6 p.m., after emergency calls started coming in. A nearby bodyboarder jumped in to help, keeping two swimmers afloat until lifeguards arrived. Four people were taken to Emergency Medical Services, while three declined further medical help.
Rescue response and who was helped
According to Hawaii News Now, Honolulu Ocean Safety Department crews brought all seven swimmers safely back to shore. A 21-year-old man, two 20-year-old men and the 12-year-old boy were transferred…..