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Family rescued after catamaran flips over off Lanikai

A man and his children were rescued after their catamaran capsized off Lanikai Beach on Saturday night, Honolulu Ocean Safety reported.

Just before 5:30 p.m., Ocean Safety responded to a 911 call about a family aboard a catamaran that flipped over about 500 yards offshore.

A good Samaritan rescued the children, and Ocean Safety personnel brought the father and the catamaran to shore, according to a Honolulu Emergency Services Department spokeswoman.

No injuries were reported.

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