Six people rescued
HONOLULU (AP) — The Coast Guard rescued six people early Saturday after their outrigger canoe overturned in rough seas 14 miles south of Maui.
After sending a distress signal, the paddlers used flashlights to signal the rescue helicopter. They were plucked from the waters of Alenuihaha Channel shortly before 6 a.m., officials said.
The six were taken to the Kona International Airport where they were examined by medical crews.
Helicopter co-pilot Dave Maccaferri said he encountered 7-foot seas and strong winds, but the rescue was aided by the paddlers’ preparation. Maccaferri said the rescue ‘‘was like clockwork’’ because the paddlers wore life jackets, used an emergency locating device, shined flashlights at the helicopter and tied themselves together. The Coast Guard said a rescue raft was tied to the overturned canoe so it could be retrieved at a later point.
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Stars of No. 1 Philippine game show fail to show at VIP party
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Lingle considers new laws
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The Transportation Department picked the Hawaii-based carrier to serve Grand Island, Neb.; Jop
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