Gnarly: 17 people are rescued as big waves roll in

17 people are rescued as big waves roll in, and high surf is forecast to continue off isle shores today

By Michael Tsai and Marcie Kagawa

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Dec 31, 2012

~~<p>Continued high surf meant more activity for lifeguards on Oahu's north and west shores as a massive northwest swell worked its way across the state Sunday.</p>
<p>Lifeguards recorded 17 rescues, 41 assists and 4,155 preventive actions as adventurous surfers braved monstrous surf and visitors and locals alike flocked to the beach to take in the spectacle of 30-foot waves.</p>
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Continued high surf meant more activity for lifeguards on Oahu's north and west shores as a massive northwest swell worked its way across the state Sunday.

Lifeguards recorded 17 rescues, 41 assists and 4,155 preventive actions as adventurous surfers braved monstrous surf and visitors and locals alike flocked to the beach to take in the spectacle of 30-foot waves. Login for more...