Coast Guard crew rescues man off Kauai Coast Guard crew rescues man off Kauai
Coast Guard crew rescues man off Kauai Coast Guard crew rescues man off Kauai
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A swimmer in distress was rescued Friday by a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter after being swept out to sea near Hanakapiai Beach, Kauai.
An MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew was on a routine mission when they received notification by radio from a tour helicopter that S.O.S. was written in the sand on a nearby beach, according to the Coast Guard.
The Dolphin crew diverted to the area and began searching for any signs of distress. They noticed a male had been pulled off the shore by a rip current and was in need of immediate assistance. They lowered the rescue basket and the swimmer was able to safely climb in before being hoisted into the helicopter.
The man was flown to Lihue Airport where he was transferred to awaiting EMS for further evaluation.