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Paddleboarder Rescued at Ukumehame, Maui
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By Wendy Osher
An 18-year old Hilo woman was airlifted to safety on Thursday after she got swept out in the ocean in windy conditions while paddle boarding.
Another paddler, a 22 year old man from Wailuku, declined to be airlifted or towed-in, and ended up paddling in on his own.
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The incident was reported at around 2:30 p.m. on Thusday in waters off of Ukumehame Beach in West Maui.
Both parties were reported in good condition and did not require medical attention.
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