Beach rescue tubes installed to prevent Kailua drownings
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In response to the death of a renowned Taiwanese dancer and choreographer who drowned at Kailua Beach in December, th eHawaii Kai Lions Club installed rescue tubes to help prevent other drownings there on Thursday. Pictured securing straps for the rescue tube is Eric Kvick from the club.
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In response to the death of a renowned Taiwanese dancer and choreographer who drowned at Kailua Beach in December, the Hawaii Kai Lions Club installed rescue tubes to help prevent other drownings there. Pictured is a detail of the rescue tube.
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A family sets up beach chairs and umbrellas near the area where the drowning occurred.
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Installing the rescue tube station on Thursday are Hawaii Kai Lions Club members Eric Kvik, foreground, and Bill Kern.
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Hawaii Kai Lions Club members Bill Kern and Eric Kvik installed the rescue tube station.
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Writing "For Emergency Use Only" on a rescue tube is resident Patrick Steinemann who spearheaded the project. Next to him is Hawaii Kai Lions Club member Bill Kern.
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Writing "For Emergency Use Only" on a rescue tube is resident Patrick Steinemann who spearheaded the project. Next to him is Hawaii Kai Lions Club member Bill Kern.
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Measuring an area on a tree with a rescue tube is Eric Kvick from the Hawaii Kai Lions Club.
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Measuring an area on a tree with a rescue tube is Eric Kvick, right, from the Hawaii Kai Lions Club. Also pictured is fellow member Bill Kern.
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Preparing an area on a tree for a rescue tube is Eric Kvick. right, from the Hawaii Kai Lions Club. Also pictured is fellow member Bill Kern.
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