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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Climate
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4 rescued from rip currents at North Carolina coast; 2 taken to hospital
HOLDEN BEACH, N.C. (WNCN) — Four people were saved from rip currents at the North Carolina coast on Saturday, with two taken to a hospital following the rescue. The incident was reported Saturday around 5:55 p.m. at the East end of Holden Beach, an island in Brunswick County along the southern coast, officials said. The Holden Beach Police Department said two people — a man and a teen girl — were swimming near The Point of the island. The area is an inlet that cuts between Holden Beach to the west and Oak Island to the east — and connects the ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. RELATED: 13 rip current rescues at NC coast week before Memorial Day The National Weather Service said the rip current risk was low Saturday, but with the currents at The Point, the first two swimmers were quickly fighting for their lives, a Holden Beach police shift commander told CBS 17 Saturday night. Two bystanders, both men, jumped into the ocean, trying to save the man and teen girl — but soon those two rescuers also needed saving, police said. The Tri-Beach Volunteer Fire Department's ocean rescue team was called. The Point area is beyond the last public beach access point — and is difficult to reach, Holden Beach police said. Once crews were able to deploy jet skis, they rescued the man and teen, police said. The pair were taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation but were released by Saturday night, according to police. The two men were also rescued but did not go to a hospital. 'Guys, you've got to be safe (and) stay together. If the water is moving, please, please do not get in there without checking the currents — and stay together,' Holden Beach surf instructor Timothy Turner said in a social media video, adding that he helped with the rescue Saturday. Two weeks ago, 13 people were rescued from rip currents at Emerald Isle beaches in Carteret County, according to the National Weather Service. Moderate rip currents were forecast for the surf that day. Turner recorded two videos on Saturday in which he spoke about running to the rescue scene and warning people about rip currents — especially at the inlet. PREVIOUS: NC teen girl dies in rip currents at Ocean Isle Beach 'I can not stress enough of not letting your families get into the water — if you hear water and see water moving and there is white wash and waves going everywhere,' Turner said about what to avoid. Tri-Beach Volunteer Fire Department has three stations and serves Holden Beach, Varnamtown, and areas of Brunswick County southeast of Shallotte. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
4 days ago
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Honolulu Ocean Safety, EMS respond to multiple North Shore calls
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Honolulu Ocean Safety and Emergency Medical Services responded to multiple calls across Oʻahu's North Shore on May 31. Around 8 a.m., first responders attended to a 29-year-old Waialua woman, who injured her shoulder while surfing. The woman was brought to shore and provided with treatment, declining transportation to the hospital. Motorcyclist critically injured in Kamehameha Highway accident Before 9:30 a.m., lifeguards rescued two swimmers who were struggling to stay afloat at Three Tables. Both swimmers were brought to safety and did not require medical attention. Shortly after the Three Tables rescue, a 38-year-old man suffered a head injury and multiple lacerations after being swept off his feet by a wave at Sharks Cove. The man was able to bring himself to shore and sustained additional cuts from the were able to aid the man with initial treatment before handing over treatment to Honolulu EMS, who eventually took him to the hospital in serious condition. None of the rescues that occurred took place at guarded beaches. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
4 days ago
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High surf along Oahu's North Shore keeps city lifeguards busy
Honolulu Ocean Safety and Emergency Medical Services personnel responded to a number of 911 calls today along the North Shore amid surf that produced 12-foot and higher faces. Just after 8 a.m., lifeguards rescued a surfer who injured her shoulder off Mokuleia near the surf spot known as Silvas. Lifeguards brought the 29-year-old Waialua woman to shore via Jet Ski. She was evaluated on the scene by an EMS crew and declined transport to an emergency room, according to Honolulu Emergency Services Department spokesperson Shayne Enright. Then just before 9 :30 a.m., an off-duty lifeguard and mobile lifeguard personnel responded to a report of two swimmers struggling to stay afloat in the waters at Three Tables. Lifeguards safely brought both to shore and they did not require medical attention, Enright said. A short while later, lifeguards at Sharks Cove assisted a 38-year-old visitor who suffered a head injury and multiple lacerations after he was knocked off his feet into the ocean by a wave. The man cut himself multiple times on the reef but was able to get out of the water on his own, Enright said. Lifeguards began medical treatment and transferred his care to a Honolulu EMS crew, which transported him to an emergency room in serious condition. 'Honolulu Ocean Safety reminds all beachgoers to check ocean conditions prior to going in or near the ocean. Also going to a lifeguarded beach is always recommended, ' Enright said in a news release. 0 Comments By participating in online discussions you acknowledge that you have agreed to the. An insightful discussion of ideas and viewpoints is encouraged, but comments must be civil and in good taste, with no personal attacks. If your comments are inappropriate, you may be banned from posting. Report comments if you believe they do not follow our. Having trouble with comments ? .
ABC News
19-05-2025
- ABC News
Diver, fisherman air more claims of Perth Diving Academy leaving people at sea
New allegations have surfaced about a Perth dive company which is under investigation for leaving two scuba divers behind in the ocean. Ian Kensington and Ryan Chaudhry were on a diving expedition off Hillarys with Perth Diving Academy in March, when their chartered boat returned to shore without them. The brothers said they thought they were going to die and were in the water for almost an hour before being rescued by a ferry that was returning from Rottnest Island. The ABC can now reveal two more incidents where people diving with Perth Diving Academy were rescued by passing boats. Perth woman, Anthea, who does not want her surname used, has recalled how she and her dive buddy were picked up by two passing fishermen after drifting away from their dive group eight years ago. Anthea was taking part in a scuba diving course with the company in February 2017, also off the coast of Hillarys. She said she was buddied up with a German woman who was panicking about the large swell and was refusing to submerge. Anthea said their dive instructor had already gone underwater with the other divers. "I was trying to convince her that we just need to catch up, basically, with the others and she just did not want to go down at all," Anthea told ABC Radio Perth. "I said, that's OK, let's just go back to the boat. I grabbed her and we turned around and, I was like, 'we can't swim that, that is so far'." The pair had drifted away from the boat, which Anthea said looked like a "speck on the horizon". "She was so scared. I ended up rolling her onto her back, took her weight belt off her and just blew her BCD (buoyancy control device). Anthea estimated they were in the water for about half an hour before she waved down a passing boat with two fishermen on board, who picked them up and returned them to the dive boat. Anthea said when the fishermen asked the dive crew if they were missing two divers, everyone just laughed. "Everyone was pretty much back on board. I saw the diver instructor and they just cheered and clapped for us. And it was just sort of like laughed off. "Everyone was just about to have lunch. There was no real panic. "I don't know if we weren't gone long enough … but definitely felt like they didn't even realise until the fishermen came up." Anthea said she did not make a formal complaint. In another incident two fishermen said they picked up a scuba diver who had been drifting in the sea near Rottnest Island about 10 years ago. Noel Ferguson recounted how he saw something in the distance, and as they got closer realised it was a person in the water, waving at them and very distressed. "I just reached down and grabbed her by the scruff and pulled her up on deck. It was a French woman," Mr Ferguson said. "She started crying. She was just out of energy. She was done. And yeah, we were just sort of saying, what's going on? "She said that the current was too strong for her down there and she got pulled away from the safety rope down there. "She drifted away and couldn't hold on. And then she popped up and just drifted further and further away from the boat." He said they then returned the woman to a Perth Diving Academy boat. "When we rocked up there, I said … have you lost something? And we like pointed at her and he's like, 'oh f**k'. Mr Ferguson said he expected a higher level of concern. "There was no seriousness about it," he said The man fishing with Mr Ferguson that day has corroborated his version of events. The ABC asked Perth Diving Academy Hillarys specific questions about the two incidents. In a written statement, company director Troy Lane said diver safety was its highest priority. "We are proud of our long-standing commitment to best practice in recreational diving, community education, and marine conservation," he said. "With regard to the historical incidents raised, our internal review has not identified any verified records matching the descriptions provided, nor do they align with our operational procedures. "As such, we are unable to comment further on the specific allegations. "We remain focused on fostering a culture of continuous safety, professionalism, and respect within the diving community." The Australian Maritime Safety Authority is still investigating the incident involving Mr Kensington and Mr Chaudhry.
The Independent
09-05-2025
- The Independent
Bay Area man dies trying to save dog from surf on beach
A man died while attempting to rescue his dog from the ocean in the Bay Area shortly after entering the surf, officials say. Witnesses saw a full-clothed man, believed to be middle-aged, enter the water along Ocean Beach just before 2:10 p.m., the San Francisco Fire Department said in a statement late Thursday. After entering the surf line to save his pet, the man collapsed in the water for 'unknown reasons,' officials said. On Friday, it was still not clear what caused the victim to lose his footing. The fire department said two women who were nearby rushed into the ocean in an attempt to rescue the man, dragging him out of the water to shore to provide life-saving support before calling 911. Ocean Rescue personnel arrived at the scene within two minutes of the dispatch call being made and immediately started CPR. Paramedics from the fire service arrived four minutes later and initiated advanced life support. The man was transported to a local hospital in critical condition, where he finally succumbed to his injuries. The dog, however, managed to return to shore on its own, uninjured, officials said. Authorities have not yet announced any plans for a formal investigation. Ocean Beach is known for its powerful, channeled currents, even during calm weather. Treacherous rip currents and danger areas are constantly changing due to multi-directional swells creating holes in the sandbar. Fire officials reminded beachgoers to be careful in the ocean and not to go after pets if they are in distress. 'This is an unfortunate reminder not to enter the water for humans or pets but rather, to call 911,' the fire department wrote in its statement. Sukai Curtis-Contreras, a spokesperson for the San Francisco Fire Department, told KTVU that people can be pulled into the surf's unique currents in even ankle-deep water. The man's identity has not been made public, nor have the identities of the two women who attempted to save his life.
