Lifeguards at Pohoiki Beach reported two swimmers in distress and called for medical and rescue assistance.
A visitor looks over the volcanic sand covering the east side of Pohoik Black Sand Beach in Puna. The sign warns of the dangers of swimming in the ocean. (File photo: Kelsey Walling/Big Island Now)
At about 1:34 p.m. Sunday, two first responders arrived and found that lifeguards had brought the swimmers to shore separately.
First responders assessed, treated, and transported the 37-year-old man and 16-year-old girl to the Hilo Benioff Medical Center for near drowning, hypothermia, and exhaustion.
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