Access gate to Queen’s Bath closed for winter

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The access gate to Queen’s Bath in Princeville is now closed through the winter months to ensure public safety.

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Kalani Vierra, chief of the Ocean Safety Bureau, explained, “We’ve had to close access due to hazardous ocean conditions and the approaching winter season. We want to remind everyone that entering the area in these conditions can lead to serious injuries or drownings, and it also puts our first responders at risk.”

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For the latest updates on ocean conditions and safety tips in Kauai, residents and visitors can talk to lifeguards at any station, visit www.safebeachday.com, or call the Ocean Safety Bureau at 808-241-4984.