2 Dead, 1 Hospitalized After Large Waves Sweeps Tourists Out to Sea in Hawaii

Two tourists died and another was hospitalized after they were swept out to sea by a large wave off Kei Iki Beach in Haleiwa, Hawaii last week.

Honolulu Police confirmed to KHON-TV that the deceased woman was identified as Susie Jett. She, her daughter Laura Rich, and an unidentified 63-year-old California man were swimming on Monday, Oct. 14, when they were hit by a large wave.

Honolulu EMS and Ocean Safety spokesperson Shayne Enright stated lifeguards had swum out to the victims and used a rescue board to bring them back to shore. However, the group was stuck in the water for 15 to 20 minutes before the rescue could be completed.