#rip current

Woman dies, caught in rip current at Koki Beach in East Maui

Rescuers were unable to save the life of a woman who became caught in a rip current at Koki Beach in East Maui on Tuesday afternoon.

Visitor Caught in Rip Current Rescued at Nāpili Bay

For the third time in two days, emergency crews rescued a swimmer caught in a strong rip current at Nāpili Bay. A 70-year-old Iowa man was rescued on Thursday.

High Surf, Rip Currents Prompt Ocean Rescues at Nāpili Bay

A 30-year-old Canadian man was assisted to shore when he became caught in a strong rip current while bodyboarding at Nāpili Bay.

One Drowning and Several Rescues Prompts Special Weather Statement for Maui 2/17/10

A Special Weather Statement was issued today, Wednesday, February 17, 2010, following a number of water rescues in Maui County. The Maui Police Department reported a drowning and several rescues resulting from adverse wind, wave and water conditions. At 11:56 a.m., Lahaina Patrol Officers were aassigned to a possible ocean rescue as two people were […]

PUBLIC URGED TO BE PREPARED FOR HIGH WINDS & ADVISORY WEATHER

Wind Advisory for Haleakala/ Wind Warning for Big Island Summits Strong winds are expected today with a high wind advisory already in effect for the Summit of Haleakala on Maui and a wind warning in effect for higher elevations on the Big Island.  The large low pressure system is producing strong winds that will likely […]