Coast Guard rescues three after boat runs out of fuel near Kailua-Kona

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Three adults are safe after they were rescued from their vessel that ran out of fuel 21 miles northwest of Kailua-Kona June 9, 2013. Several Coast Guard crews responded, took the vessel in tow and returned them safely to Kawaihae harbor. (U.S. Coast Guard photo) Read more: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/949821/coast-guard-rescues-three-after-boat-runs-out-fuel-near-kailua-kona#.UbbhT-uj3w9#ixzz2VtXoklxO
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Three adults are safe after they were rescued from their vessel that ran out of fuel 21 miles northwest of Kailua-Kona June 9, 2013. Several Coast Guard crews responded, took the vessel in tow and returned them safely to Kawaihae harbor. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)
Read more: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/949821/coast-guard-rescues-three-after-boat-runs-out-fuel-near-kailua-kona#.UbbhT-uj3w9#ixzz2VtXoklxO

REPORT FROM THE US COAST GUARD – HONOLULU — Three adults are safe after being rescued from a recreational vessel that ran out of fuel 21 miles northwest of Kailua-Kona Sunday morning.

Coast Guard Sector Honolulu received a call from a friend of the vessel’s crew, notifying Coast Guard watchstanders that the 21-foot pleasure craft was running out of fuel.

A Coast Guard 45-foot Response Boat Medium crew from Station Maui, a HC-130 Hercules airplane crew from Air Station Barbers Point and the Coast Guard Cutter Kiska were launched to the scene.

The aircrew arrived on scene at 5:15 p.m., and dropped provisions, flares and a radio in a watertight container and was able to establish communications with the vessel’s captain.

At 7:10 p.m., the response boat crew took the vessel in tow and returned them safely to Kawaihae harbor.

The Coast Guard strongly encourages boaters to remain aware of their vessel’s fuel capacity and other limitations while operating offshore of the Hawaiian Islands. Filing float plans, installing a VHF marine band radio and frequently checking safety equipment like flares and life jackets can greatly increase your survival in an emergency or help avoid an emergency altogether.

For more information on boating safety visit www.uscgboating.org

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  3. I'm glad they're okay, but how can you be so irresponsible to leave with half a tank of gas on such a long distance, when it's almost dark outside??

  4. This happened to me once, while I was canoeing. But although I had this awful experience, this sport remained my favorite activity. So, whenever I have time, I use one of my canoe trailers from Magneta Trailers to transport the canoe to enjoy a beautiful evening alone or with some of my friends.

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