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A male tourist is “recovering” at Kona Community Hospital after nearly drowning in the ocean today at Laaloa Beach Park, also known as Magic Sands, according to Keauhou Fire Station firefighters.
Lifeguards first responded to the 12:45 p.m. report of an unresponsive man floating in the ocean and pulled him out of the water. They placed him in full spinal precautions and performed CPR. He was “semi-conscious” when Keauhou Fire Station rescue personnel transported him by ambulance to the hospital.
The man may have a possible spinal injury from body surfing, according to the Fire Department.
The man’s name, age and place of residence has not been released. Further information was unavailable as of 5 p.m. today.