Stranded Kayaker Rescued At Maunalua Bay
Man In His 50's Pulled From Waters Off Maunalua Bay
POSTED: 2:19 pm HST February 28, 2010
UPDATED: 2:53 pm HST February 28, 2010


HONOLULU -- Rescue crews pulled a stranded kayaker from the waters offshore of Maunalua Bay Sunday morning, Honolulu Fire Department Capt. Earle Kealoha said.

According to the HFD report, a rescue watercraft pulled the man ashore around 11:45 a.m.

The man, who was in his 50s, may have been taking part in a kayak race that was being held in the bay.

The call for help came from another man who, after assisting the stranded kayaker, came ashore to make the 911 call, the report said.

The caller said the man's kayak came apart leaving him stranded offshore.

HFD, Ocean Safety and the Coast Guard launched two rescue units and one helicopter.
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