Waimea Bay Shorebreak Rescue: 74-Year-Old Tourist in Critical Condition

On Saturday, a man was found unresponsive in the water at Waimea Bay.

Lifeguards at the famed big wave surf spot sprang into action, grabbing the 74-year-old tourist from the shorebreak, and began CPR on shore.

It was reported that: “The incident occurred during moderate surf and strong shorebreak conditions.” And yet, despite the modest conditions, as most people know, or should know, spots like Waimea are not to be trifled with…even if it’s not 40-foot.

Following the rescue...