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Man, 56, dies after being pulled from ocean off Heeia

A 56-year-old man died Sunday after being pulled from waters off the Heeia Boat Ramp.

According to Honolulu Fire Department spokesman Capt. David Jenkins, a private boat retrieved the man and brought him to the pier.

CPR was being administered when HFD personnel arrived at 4:26 p.m.

Paramedics transferred the man in extremely critical condition to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

Earlier, ocean safety personnel assisted a 25-year-old man who was unable to come ashore on his own due to rough surf in the Spitting Caves area of Portlock.

Lifeguards used a JetSki to bring the exhausted swimmer back to shore.

The incident occurred just before 2 p.m.

No injuries were reported.

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