Lions Clubs partner with City to install rescue tubes
An alliance of local Lions Clubs has partnered with the city to equip 20 south- and windward shore areas with rescue tubes.
The 52-inch, yellow foam rescue tubes, which include a black lanyard strap, can help distressed ocean users and rescuers stay afloat during an ocean rescue. The tubes are affixed to designated, highly visible stands accessible from Kawaiki Beach Park in Aina Haina to Kailua Beach Park.
The tubes and stands were paid for by the Lions Rescue Tube Group, which includes Koko Head, Hawaii Kai Lions Club, Hawaii Cyber and Manoa Lions Clubs. Members of the clubs installed the tubes and stands and will inspect, replace and maintain the devices. The Rotary Club of Honolulu was also provided financial support and helped to install the rescue tubes and stands.
