KE IKI BEACH, Hawaii (KHON2) — Three people were swept into the ocean by a large wave at Kei Iki Beach on Oahu’s North Shore Monday morning. Ocean Safety lifeguards begin their shift at 8 a.m. Officials said a lifeguard was putting additional warning signs into the sand nearby when he heard the cries for help. They swam out to the patients and brought them through the surf to shore via rescue board. “I think every year that I’ve lived across from this beach I’ve seen a death at Ke Iki Beach or more,” said Dave Homcy, who has lived across the street from Ke Iki for 20 years. Witnesses said both families that were swept in on Monday were staying at vacation rentals on the beach.

Source: Daily Nation October 15, 2024 17:41 UTC