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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.
Driver rescued after car becomes half submerged in Ka’u flood waters on the Big Island
The driver, who was not identified, was the only occupant of the vehicle. Firefighters were able to rescue them safely out of the hazard uninjured.
Critically Endangered ‘Akikiki Named Carrot Brought to Safety
A critically endangered ‘akikiki named Carrot, who has fathered at least two chicks, was rescued Saturday, Sept. 3, from a valley deep in the Alaka‘i Plateau on Kaua‘i and taken to safety at the Maui Bird Conservation Center.
