WAILUKU, Hawaii — The president of a group that installed rescue tube stations along south Maui beaches said while he is happy the tubes are working, he wishes they weren’t necessary. The yellow tubes have reportedly assisted in three rescues since Dec. 29, The Maui News reported Sunday. The tubes were put up by the Rotary Club of Kihei-Wailea with help from former Ocean Safety Battalion Chief Colin Yamamoto in response to increased drownings. Nine lifeguards cover beaches in south Maui, according to hawaiibeachsafety.com. The tubes meant to supplement areas in south Maui where there are no lifeguards, said John Moore, the club’s president.

Source: National Post February 20, 2018 05:15 UTC