OSB Rescues Six Distressed Swimmers

Ocean Safety Bureau personnel rescued six swimmers in distress off waters near the end of ‘Anini Road on Wednesday.

According to a preliminary report, at approximately 1:30 pm, North Shore OSB personnel and firefighters with Hanalei fire station responded to a call of swimmers in distress in waters near the end of ‘Anini Road.

OSB personnel from the North roving ski patrol and ‘Anini roving ski patrol located and rescued six swimmers in distress 100 yards offshore. Before OSB personnel arrived on the scene, two bystanders utilizing rescue tubes attempted to assist four swimmers in distress. In their attempt, the two bystanders also became distressed and needed assistance.

Firefighters arrived on the scene at 1:45 pm, and responding medics arrived soon after to assist with medical treatment. Firefighters cleared the scene at 2:25 pm.

All swimmers declined medical assistance. However, the swimmers did complain of moderate exhaustion.