Honolulu lifeguards rescued a 20-year-old man who was in distress this morning after he jumped into the waves at China Walls in Portlock.
According to Honolulu Ocean Safety, shortly after 9:30 a. m. m. se received a 911 call for two men who were having trouble surfing at the location.
A Samaritan threw a private flotation device at one of the men to restrain and called 911.
Honolulu Ocean Safety and the Honolulu Fire Department responded to the call. At the time, Ocean Safety rescuers were attending a press conference about rescue tubes in Sandy Beach.
A rescue tube will also be available at China Walls, one of the first sites on Oahu to install one.
A lifeguard jumped in with a rescue board to assist the 20-year-old man, who was said to be visiting and celebrating his birthday. Another lifeguard responded by jet ski.
The man was brought safely ashore, according to Ocean Safety. He suffered cuts and bruises but did not require medical attention.
“It’s a reminder to know your limits and know the ocean conditions,” Ocean Safety said in a statement. “We are grateful to the Good Samaritan for his swift actions. “
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