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City officials closed Hanauma Bay part of Monday after many people were stung by an influx of box jellyfish.
Ocean Safety reported 1,700 jellyfish and 90 stings in Waikiki. Ala Moana Beach Park counted five jellyfish and no stings.
Hanauma Bay will be closed today as usual for maintenance. On Wednesday, officials will assess the box jellyfish situation and make a decision before 8 a.m. on whether to reopen the park.
Oahu team captures first in lifeguard championships
An Oahu team came out on top at the 2018 Junior Lifeguard Championships competition held last weekend at Kalapaki Beach on Kauai.
More than 100 teens ages 12 to 17 from Hawaii island, Maui, Oahu and Kauai competed in a series of running, swimming and paddleboarding events.
The Oahu team received the top score, with 187 points, followed by Kauai (137 points), Maui (106 points) and the Big Island (60 points).
Kaimakana Flanagan from Oahu’s team was named the overall female competitor, and Kyle Weyrick from the Big Island team was named the overall male competitor.