One man died, and two women are hospitalized after apparently being swept into the ocean by high surf at Ke Iki Beach on Oahu’s North Shore this morning. A 63-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene, while a 72-year-old woman was taken to the hospital in critical condition. A high surf advisory is in place for all north-facing shores through Tuesday evening. Officials said surf at the time was at 6- to 8-foot faces, with a rising swell. Ke Iki Beach has no lifeguard tower, with the closest one about a half-mile down the shore at “Rock Piles.” Lifeguards patrol the area via jet ski and ATV.

Source: The Star October 15, 2024 04:10 UTC