Rescue effort at Ko Olina Lagoon leaves two hospitalized
Jan 17, 2025
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Emergency crews responded to a rescue at Ko Olina Lagoon 4 on Thursday morning after two men were found in distress in the water.
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At around 9:45 a.m., Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were called to the scene after one man, identified as a 33-year-old male, was found unresponsive in the ocean near the rocks.
A second man in his 70s witnessed the situation and entered the water to assist in bringing the unresponsive man to shore.
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First responders immediately began performing CPR on the 33-year-old, who was critically injured.
The second man who attempted the rescue sustained minor injuries including abrasions and lacerations.
He was also treated on-site by EMS and transported to the hospital.
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The incident is still under investigation.