E-foil surfer rescued after getting stranded offshore of Haleiwa
By Jeremiah Estrada
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HALEIWA, Hawaii (KITV) — A 33-year-old surfer on an e-foil board was rescued after getting stranded in the ocean near Alii Beach Park on Friday night.
The Honolulu Ocean Safety Department received a call from the U.S. Coast Guard at 6:20 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 6, about a distress signal transmitted from a GPS device in the Alii Beach area. The signal came approximately half a mile offshore from a 33-year-old man who was e-foiling.
The surfer told Ocean Safety that he was unable to get back to shore after breaking his leash and losing his board.
The Coast Guard got into contact with the surfer at 7:53 p.m. and monitored him by air as Ocean Safety coordinated his rescue. He was safely rescued and was brought back to shore by jet ski.
Once on shore, the surfer did not require any medical attention.
“The Honolulu Ocean Safety Department reminds ocean users to ensure all safety equipment is properly secured and to remain aware of ocean conditions when engaging in offshore recreational activities.”
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