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Good Samaritan aids swimmer in distress in Nanakuli

A Good Samaritan rescued a swimmer in distress this evening at Ulehawa Beach Park in Nanakuli.

The Honolulu Fire Department got a call just before 7:30 p.m. for a swimmer who appeared to be in trouble.

HFD sent out five units, but on their way the caller saw that a surfer was assisting the swimmer.

When firefighters got to the scene, the surfer had already brought the person to shore. No further assistance was needed.

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