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The Honolulu Advertiser
Updated at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 13, 2009

STUCK ON THE ROCKS
Sailboat runs aground off Ala Moana

Hawaii news photo - The Honolulu Advertiser

A sailboat ran aground near the Rock Piles surf spot off Ala Moana. Six people on board were able to make it to shore, although two sustained injuries.

BRUCE ASATO | The Honolulu Advertiser

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A 35- to 40-foot sailboat ran aground near the Rock Pile surf break off Ala Moana today with six people on board.

All six got to shore safely with the help of lifeguards, though two suffered minor injuries.

The incident happened just after noon.

Four men and two women were aboard the boat, which was listing about 40 degrees after running aground.