HONOLULU (KHON2) — Following the tsunami warning on July 29, high surf advisory and Red Flag Warnings led to a series of ocean safety rescues.
On Aug. 1, the Honolulu Ocean Safety Department responded to a man, 60, who was unresponsive on his bodyboard. He was found 15 yards outside the swimming area of Paradise Cove Beach.
OSD operators brought the man to shore and performed CPR. He was then transferred to Honolulu Emergency Medical Services.
Over 8,165 preventative actions and 201 rescues were performed during July 31 on Oahu’s south shore, OSD reported. Lifeguards stayed overtime to help.
One of the ocean rescues was of an unresponsive man, 50, in Kakaako. He was 200 yards from the surf spot known as Point Panic.
The man was moved to a lifeguard tower on Ala Moana Beach Park where CPR was performed, OSD said.
EMS transported him to a nearby hospital and pronounced his death, HPD reported.
Safety tips
Honolulu Emergency Services has advice for beach-goers:
- Stay hydrated, always pack water or sports drinks
- Keep your cellphone on you
- Swim at a lifeguarded beach
- Don’t swim alone
- Wear personal flotation devices even while kayaking, boating or stand-up paddling
- Watch your keiki
- Don’t go on wet rocks along cliffs or rocky ledges
Call 911 if you see someone in trouble or having a medical emergency.