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Kayakers rescued from waters off Pāpalaua Beach Park
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Firefighters and Ocean Safety personnel rescued two kayakers, a 37-year-old man and a 39-year-old woman, from waters off of Pāpalaua Wayside Park in West Maui, Saturday morning.
The incident was reported at 10:28 a.m. on Jan. 17, 2026, about a half mile offshore.
Firefighters and Ocean Safety officers responded to the report of a kayak with two persons aboard that was sinking. Both kayakers were picked up by Ocean Safety Jetski 3 and brought to shore, where they declined medical treatment. An officer aboard Jetski 3 was also able to recover the kayak and return it to shore.
Responding units included: Engine 3, Ocean Safety Jetski 3, and Ladder 3.
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Conditions on scene included winds blowing at 10-15 mph.
The incident concluded at 11:30 a.m.
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