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Beach rescue tubes installed to prevent Kailua drownings

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                                Above, resident Patrick Steinemann — who spearheaded the project — writes “For Emergency Use Only” on a rescue tube while Kern looks on.
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Above, resident Patrick Steinemann — who spearheaded the project — writes “For Emergency Use Only” on a rescue tube while Kern looks on.

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                                Bill Kern, left, and Eric Kvick from the Hawaii Kai Lions Club prepare an area on a tree for a rescue tube at a Kailua beach. Residents of the area have asked for the tubes to be installed to help prevent drownings.
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CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM

Bill Kern, left, and Eric Kvick from the Hawaii Kai Lions Club prepare an area on a tree for a rescue tube at a Kailua beach. Residents of the area have asked for the tubes to be installed to help prevent drownings.

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                                Bill Kern, left, and Eric Kvick from the Hawaii Kai Lions Club stand next to a finished rescue tube station.
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CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM

Bill Kern, left, and Eric Kvick from the Hawaii Kai Lions Club stand next to a finished rescue tube station.

CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
                                Above, resident Patrick Steinemann — who spearheaded the project — writes “For Emergency Use Only” on a rescue tube while Kern looks on.
CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
                                Bill Kern, left, and Eric Kvick from the Hawaii Kai Lions Club prepare an area on a tree for a rescue tube at a Kailua beach. Residents of the area have asked for the tubes to be installed to help prevent drownings.
CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
                                Bill Kern, left, and Eric Kvick from the Hawaii Kai Lions Club stand next to a finished rescue tube station.