LIHU‘E — Ocean Safety Bureau officials have closed Kalihiwai Bay and all North Shore guarded beaches this 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
LIHU‘E — Ocean Safety Bureau officials have closed Kalihiwai Bay and all North Shore guarded beaches this 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,” Battalion Chief Albert Kaui said. “But given today’s hazardous ocean conditions on the North Shore, everyone should exercise extreme caution near the water.”
He noted that a high surf advisory is in effect for all north-facing shores and urges beachgoers to go to other guarded beaches on the island, such as Lydgate, Po‘ipu or Salt Pond.
“Check with the lifeguards before going swimming and when in doubt, don’t go out,” Kaui said.
For more information about ocean safety, please ask a lifeguard or visit www.kauaiexplorer.com.
