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Rescue at “Olivine Pools”: 3 visitors knocked down by large wave, treated for injuries
All three were transported by the Emergency Medical Service for treatment of injuries. Fire officials say one woman suffered lacerations, one had an arm injury, and the man had injuries to his head and neck. All were described as visitors in their mid-20s.
Maui Police Issue Visitor Education Reminders Focused on Safety
The Maui Police Department is reminding visitors of safety while on vacation. A new PSA focuses on: proper placement of valuables; water safety; and Hāna Highway tips and reminders.
Woman Airlifted from “Olivine Pools” on Maui During Ocean Rescue
Fire officials say a 10-year-old boy fell into the water while hiking with his mother along the rocky shoreline. His 40-year-old mother and a bystander entered the water in an attempt to assist the boy.
Visitors Pulled by Wave “Olivine Pools”
A couple visiting Maui was rescued from the area known as Olivine Pools in West Maui after a large wave nearly pulled them in to the ocean.
Montana Man Dies, Teen Daughter Rescued at “Olivine Pools” on Maui
A 46-year-old man from Montana died after he jumped in the ocean to save his 15-year-old daughter who was swept in by a wave at the “Olivine Pools” on Maui.
New Study: 72% of Maui Ocean Drownings are Visitors
New data shows that from 2007 – 2016, there were 873 drownings in Hawaiian waters, 690 or 79% were ocean related.
Waiehu Man Critically Inured in Opihi Picking Accident
A 33-year-old Waiehu man suffered critical injuries in an opihi picking accident at the area often referred to as the “Olivine Pools” in Kahakuloa on Wednesday afternoon.
Search Suspended for Utah Visitor on Maui
The Maui Fire Department officially ended its search efforts as of 6 p.m. Wednesday evening and will not continue the search tomorrow.
Three Visitors Airlifted from Maui’s “Olivine Pools”
Three people were airlifted to safety after that had been knocked over by an ocean wave at around 12:36 p.m. on Sunday July 17, 2016 at the “Olivine Pools” near Mile 16 of the Kahekili Highway in West Maui.
Maui Woman Survives 60 Foot Fall From Nākālele Cliff
It’s believed that the victim fell from about 60 feet and landed on the rocky coastline at the water’s edge between the Nākālele blowhole and the Olivine Pools.
Two Fishermen Airlifted in Rescue off of “Olivine Pools”
Two fishermen were airlifted to safety after being swept into the ocean at the area sometimes referred to as the “Olivine Pools,” located on the west side of Nākālele Point in West Maui.
