Snorkeler hospitalized after going missing off Oahu’s North Shore

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Large waves separated a group of snorkelers off Oahu’s North Shore Monday afternoon; one was rushed to the hospital in critical condition.
Shortly before 3:30 p.m. first responders with HFD, Ocean Safety and EMS responded to the Three Tables surf spot after receiving a call of three snorkelers in distress.
Two of them, a man and woman, were found shortly after lifeguards, paramedics and firefighters arrived.
Jet ski and air search teams discovered the third snorkeler, a 29-year-old man, about an hour later.
First responders gave him CPR and advanced life support before transporting him to the emergency room.
The other two snorkelers suffered lacerations but did not require hospitalization.
Ocean Safety says “strong current”, “no swimming” and “no lifeguard on-duty” signs were posted at the beach.
The surf was said to be 6-10 feet and building at the time of the rescues.
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