Shipwreck At Waikiki Beach Oahu Hawaii Editorial Image

The 79 foot long fishing vessel Pacific Paradise ran aground off Kaimana Beach, Waikiki, O’ahu, Hawaii. The Coast Guard was alerted that a fishing vessel was stranded just 400 yards off the beach. The Honolulu fire department sent a rescue boat while the Coast Guard responded with a helicopter and 45 foot response boat to the scene. The response boat rescued 17 crew off the Pacific Paradise and taken ashore. The master and two crew were hoisted to safety by the Dolphin helicopter and flown to Honolulu where they met with authorities. No reports of injuries.