#swimmer in distress

Hawai‘i Island police launch missing person investigation for swimmer at Boiling Pots

Witnesses on Tuesday saw a swimmer enter the water and fail to resurface.

Unknown man goes missing in waters of Wailuku River in Hilo

Hawai’i Fire Department personnel responded to a swimmer in distress call early the afternoon of Sept. 17 at the Boiling Pots section of Wailuku River State Park. The search for the unknwon man was suspended nearly 4 hours later.

Hawai‘i Fire Department: Swimmer in distress after driving Jeep over cliffside at South Point

The swimmer was coached to a safe spot at the bottom of the cliffs where he could exit the water to be treated by emergency medical service personnel.

Swimmer rescued from waters off Big Island’s Puna coastline

The swimmer was found about 100 yards offshore from the Kumukahi lighthouse holding onto a makeshift floatation device.

Possible drowning in waters off Big Island’s Shipman Beach under investigation

The victim was identified as 66-year-old David Berg of Pāhoa.

Hawai‘i police identify victim in apparent drowning at South Point

On June 30 at 4:30 p.m., Hawai‘i Police Department’s Ka‘ū patrol officers responded to a report of a swimmer in distress near the Kalae Cove Park, commonly known as the “Hoist,” at South Point.

Coast Guard, Hawai‘i Fire Department Rescues Swimmer off Big Island

Hawai‘i County Fire Department crews and the Coast Guard rescued a swimmer suffering from a medical emergency in Ma‘ihi Bay, Friday, Oct. 12, 2018.

Search Resumes Today For Missing Kehena Beach Swimmer

A surfer was unable to rescue a man pulled out to sea by high waves and strong currents.