Updated at 5:16 p.m., Sunday, February 3, 2008
3 visitors rescued at Spitting Cave in Portlock; 1 critical
Advertiser Staff
Honolulu Fire Department and Ocean Safety personnel today rescued three young adult visitors who were swept off a ledge at Spitting Cave in Portlock.The two men and a woman, reportedly from Minnesota, were taken to Straub Hospital & Clinic.
One of the men was reportedly in critical condition, and his companions were in stable condition, according to Honolulu Ermergency Services spokesman Bryan Cheplic.
The three reportedly were swept off a ledge while taking photos shortly before 1:25 p.m., HFD spokesman Capt. Earle Kealoha said.
Kealoha said one of the men was able to climb back onto the ledge. The second man and woman were swept out but the woman was able to hang on to a cooler that was thrown to her.
The Fire Department's helicopter picked up the visitor on the ledge while an HFD boat and Ocean Safety personnel reached the two visitors in the water, said Kealoha.
All three visitors were taken to a boat ramp in Hawai'i Kai and taken by Emergency Medical Services to the hospital.
