A 20-year-old man was brought to shore in critical condition this evening after diving into the ocean off Spitting Caves in Hawaii Kai.

Crews from Honolulu Ocean Safety and the Honolulu Fire Department responded to a 911 call reporting the man dove into the water with several of his friends and did not resurface, according to a news release.

HFD responded with five units staffed by 14 personnel, with the first unit arriving on scene at 6:17 p.m. to put rescuers into the water to search for the missing swimmer. The unresponsive man was located five minutes later and Honolulu Ocean Safety personnel on Jet Skis brought him to Maunalua Boat Ramp, where his medical care was transferred to an Emergency Medical Services ambulance at 6:29 p.m.

He was transported to an emergency room in critical condition, the release said.

Ocean Safety officials warned that the area of coastline where the incident occurred is “very dangerous.” The jump into the open ocean at Spitting Caves is estimated between 50 and 60 feet and the area is know for strong currents.