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Honolulu Emergency Medical Services, Ocean Safety and Honolulu Fire Department personnel rushed to Kaena Point this morning after two young men were found unresponsive in the ocean. HFD sent several units to the scene at about 9:25 a.m. and said that Ocean Safety rescuers reached the victims EMS responded with multiple units and said the patients were found not breathing. EMS said personnel administered advanced life support and took both patients to a hospital in critical condition. EMS spokesperson Shayne Enright said the victims were estimated to be in their late teens to early 20s. Ocean Safety Department spokesperson Chris Latronic said the two men were fishing when a wave pulled one of them into the water, according to a witness. The other man jumped in to help, the witness told Ocean Safety personnel. A good Samaritan called 911, and Ocean Safety personnel responded. One rescuer on a utility terrain vehicle jumped in and grabbed one of the men and pulled him in from the water. Latronic said it is unclear who assisted the other man to shore. He said Ocean Safety personnel began CPR on both men onshore before turning care over to EMS. This breaking news story will be updated when more information becomes available.
