Two men injured in surf at Hapuna Beach

Two men were injured in surf Friday afternoon at Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area.

The men, both age 50, apparently went over the falls of a wave and suffered neck injuries about 1:45 p.m., Hawaii Fire Department Battalion Chief Ty Medeiros said. They were transported to North Hawaii Community Hospital for care.

A high surf advisory was posted for north-facing shores of the Big Island through 6 p.m. Forecasters called for 12- to 16-foot waves during the afternoon hours. According to the National Weather Service, county lifeguards reported at 10 a.m. 3- to 5-foot waves at the South Kohala beach park.