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Robert A. Fitzgerald
Director
William P. Kenoi
Mayor
Clayton S. Honma
Deputy Director
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 6 Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720
(808) 961-8311 Fax (808) 961-8411
PRESS RELEASE
December 6, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Donated Rescue Tubes Improve Safety at Hilo-Area Beach Parks
Donated flotation devices are being installed at Hilo-area beach parks so the public
may aid swimmers, snorkelers and other ocean users who show signs of distress or
have trouble returning to shore.
Known as rescue tubes, the yellow safety devices resemble a thick waist belt about
4 feet long. Each is mounted on a PVC stand topped with a flag and includes a
strap, whistle and identification markings.
Rescue tubes are not toys and should be used only in emergencies. Misuse
could leave the rescue tubes unavailable should they be needed to help save a
life.
The Rotary Club of South Hilo is donating 24 rescue tubes. Club members started
installing them today at County beach parks between Lehia Beach Park, also
known as Pu‘umaile, in Keaukaha and Kolekole Beach Park located north of
Honomū. Leleiwi Beach Park, Hilo Bayfront Beach and Coconut Island are among
the other parks receiving rescue tubes valued at $100 apiece.
The Department of Parks and Recreation thanks the Rotary Club of South Hilo for
its generous gift and asks the public to respect the new safety equipment.
For more information, please contact Jason Armstrong, Public Information Officer,
at 345-9105, or jarmstrong@co.hawaii.hi.us.
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