North Shore beaches remain closed

LIHU‘E — North Shore beaches remain closed for swimming today due to hazardous ocean conditions. Ocean Safety Bureau officials closed Kalihiwai Bay and all North Shore guarded beaches since Sunday afternoon due to strong currents. Affected beaches include Kalihiwai, Ke‘e,

LIHU‘E — North Shore beaches remain closed for swimming today due to hazardous ocean conditions.

Ocean Safety Bureau officials closed Kalihiwai Bay and all North Shore guarded beaches since Sunday afternoon due to strong currents. Affected beaches include Kalihiwai, Ke‘e, Ha‘ena and Hanalei.

“Our fire fighters responded three times to swimmers being swept out of Kalihiwai Bay, and thankfully, they were all saved,” KPD Battalion Chief Albert Kaui said Sunday.

Visit www.kauaiexplorer.com for a detailed ocean report.

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