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Kayaker Rescued After Vessel Takes on Water

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A kayaker is safe after the vessel he was in began taking on water on Monday morning outside the Kīhei Boat Ramp.

The incident was reported at around 7:46 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.

The Maui Fire Department’s Ladder 14 responded to the incident along with personnel from the Coast Guard.

The kayaker was located approximately a half-mile outside of the boat ramp, according to Maui Fire Services Chief Rylan Yatsushiro.

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Coast Guard personnel safely brought the individual to shore without further incident.  No medical attention was required.

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