Oahu man, 18, saves 2 Florida visitors at China Walls

Lifeguards hope rescue tubes spread to more spots after a local 18-year-old used the flotation device to save a couple of visitors who were struggling at China Walls on Tuesday, June 4.
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[@trex5878]

Young bruh deserves more acknowledgement for this

[@jewelly6586]

Locals save tourists everyday. Mahalo Kalima

[@charly3575]

God bless Kalima, other locals, rescue teams and the Lion’s Club. Tremendous efforts that save lives must be recognized.

[@Reftgog]

I remember going to China Walls, once. Got swept off by a rogue wave while putting on swim fins. Needless to say, I swam away from the rocks, chilled out for a while, watched the rhythm of the set of waves and timed my approach. I don’t know if it’s still there, but I used an old polystyrene rope to climb up the walls and timed my ascent with the waves coming in to help push me up. And when I felt the top, man did I fight like a wild pig to get back to dry rock. Mother Nature does NOT care. I’m so glad I ate my musubi and strawberry slurpee from 7eleven. It gave me the power I needed to rescue myself. Oh, and not even 15 minutes after I got up, an old, leather-skinned Japanese diver came up with his spear gun, belt, and what looked like 4-5 different octopus 🐙 and he had me try to hold one that was still alive. Them tentacles be grippers. 😅 Weird encounter, but after that fight for my life, I was willing to accept anything as normal.

[@JohnS-gf4sz]

Give this braddah one spot on the lifeguard tower…

[@rosendogavilan8193]

And one 5k reward

[@lopaka173]

Foolish people who don’t pay attention to the signs or locals who know the break.

[@co8539]

Yep. I consider myself a very experienced waterman from San Diego and when I was visiting for the umpteenth time. I was looking forward to jumping in at China walls again and one of the uncles said not today bro don’t do it. I was humble enough to acknowledge him and save it for another day

[@user-sk9sp7pe4y]

Normal day on the big island as the most spots don't have lifeguards at all, so it's the locals saving the tourists.

[@lonnyr22]

Cool story bro Next time add dragons 🙄

[@user-sk9sp7pe4y]

@lonnyr22 brah, I literally watched a dude drown at kehena Beach. smh, and so many ppl hurt themselves at the green sands beach.

[@bsmbB]

Then the donkey goes and lies down on the wet area.. common sense IF THE ROCK IS WET THE WAVES TOUCH IT. I've seen the white water touch the grass before on the path that spot can get crazy

[@DailyMeditation365]

He was likely concussed... But even before that he's not the brightest bulb

[@clapdrix72]

How he stayed alive this long is nothing short of a miracle. He's like a human lemming.

[@Daaavvveee]

Tubes are such a great idea… just because a tourist is ignorant doesn’t mean they should drown.

[@mikes_in_paradise78]

Rescue tubes save lives....thank you for our knowledgeable local!! Watch from shore if you dont know the conditions. The waves are more powerful than you think.

[@FF_AlohaEdition]

The Oahu man is now the godfather of floidavisitor

[@raddadchad]

I enjoy seeing cool people helping others out 🙏

[@ariessmith3407]

Great job bruddah

[@tigere1111]

Hawaiians speak with the Ocean, you better listen when they speak. Aloha, peace and love to Eva Beach, Oahu and all the ohana 🤙.

[@lohi7339]

Great PRODUCTION!!!

[@___DEW___]

OMG (oh my _______ (politically correct phrase or 'wording" . Funniest comment ever. I am thinking same. Cheers ❤

[@kh0034]

Those do dos were so lucky those locals were there. And they deployed the tubes. And to that mainland family: never turn your back on the ocean.

[@415s30]

I never had to save anyone there, but I always thought if you can't get out don't go in. I love China Walls.

[@wikolib6821]

Several years ago two young female visitors decided to jump in at China Walls because others were and it looked fun. They got stuck in the ocean as the surge on the sets was15 feet vertical. Two young surfers helped them out by staying with them and timing the surge. Once they got on the rocks the young ladies actually had to be told to "step up, walk up" to get to the top and out of the wave surge. Thats how little they knew about being around the ocean in Hawaii.

[@iiNawtOneSkater808]

yessah kina!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@blackwatch_TV]

respect from the mainland 🌊

[@AlohaYeshua]

God bless you young ✝️🇮🇱kanaka bruddah🙏🏽♥️🙏🏽♥️🙏🏽♥️🙏🏽🤲🤲🤲♥️♥️🙏🏽♥️🙏🏽♥️you have demonstrated what "ALOHA" is🙏🏽♥️🙏🏽♥️🙏🏽♥️🙏🏽♥️🙏🏽 A~Akahai Kindness with tenderness L~Lokahi Unity with Harmony O~'Olu'Olu Gracious with pleasantness H~Ha'a Ha'a Humility with Modesty A~Ahonui Patience with perseverance

[@dorthymcbride3384]

Mahalo! 🙏 amene!❤

[@ellenpics4266]

I live in that neighborhood and walk down to China Walls often. On a hot day, it's tempting to jump in, but you have to know how to get out! And you have to pick a calm day/time. I think China Walls and Spitting Cave in that neighborhood, and other places on the islands should have a QR code with a link to fatalities and maybe some images/videos of injuries, so tourists take it seriously. Even locals get hurt there. Respect to Kahikina and the Lion's Club. And I know it's easy to diss Florida, but Kelly Slater says hi.

[@mallorygraf8574]

Those waves are no joke! I was in Waikiki beach last Tuesday enjoying a long-awaited vacation. I was on the beach ready to go in when a rouge wave came in and hit my leg and tore a ligament!😭😭 Vacation over for me and spent the rest of the week in crutches and pain! 😢

[@gatesurfer]

Floriduh man. Think they know everything, know nothing. Bet there are thousands of women in Hawaii who swim better. And thousands more who know better than to jump off China Walls in 8 foot surf. Good job Kalima. Lifesaver.

[@desertbrewcrew1974]

One of my favorite body boarding spots back in the 80s and early 90s. "walking on the Chinese.....Wall"...Philip Bailey

[@diveanddine]

his arrogance made hum jump in

[@djernie8085]

if you cant swim, just stick to ko olina, or ala moana. no more waves there lol

[@wilburkookmeyer024]

Good on him...I nailed that rock wall many years ago, I learned going right at China Walls don't end well . Luckily i'm just a cartoon so I shook my head and made a funny sound and my head unflattened itself .... Rad

[@ziggybender9125]

Fuck calling 911 first if my friend is in the water in distress, I'm getting him the tube ASAP. In the fight of drowning vs not drowning 911 can only help if you are in the not drowning category.

[@pierresenecal9697]

thats a lot of geography in one sentence.

[@BJJ808]

Custard crusaders think they can go everywhere and do anything . Good thing hayn was there 🙏🏾

[@domingodelgado3944]

Guess the Florida man’s powers don’t work on Hawaii 😂

[@belahsha]

But they "swim better than girls" LOL

[@daves4645]

As a life long Floridian I can tell you most Florida Men and from other states. Almost nobody in Florida is from Florida these days. 😢

Saying you can swim better than girls is like saying you can run faster than a turtle!

[@williewitznar6449]

Pool Noodles (the bigger ones ) will also work on rivers , lakes and the ocean .

[@OD99C]

Some people just don't have two braincells to rub together.

[@isheistone5276]

Lol this happened to me at tunnels a local had to save me n my friend lol

[@versace_plugg]

man some people have no sense of danger or situational awareness

[@lauralomonaco5847]

❤

[@derekjenkins1878]

Call first, rescue tube 2nd? 🤔

[@tamehamehaprints3604]

Very Cool, mahalo

[@Sharyk808]

Hope no one steals them

[@ArekSuroboyo1]

Braddah Kalima deserves a reward of Meli Kalima pineapple from Waimanalo! Chee Hoo

[@weedismyreligion]

We have ZERO life guards in Tahiti … I guess everyone is swimming like fishes on my island! We only have a water patrol at Teahupo’o during events other than that you are on your own

[@TheAgentAssassin]

Eddie would go.

[@joeytrib2011]

Tourists being tourists again

[@SupUce]

Yup….thats why hard….

[@rhodierhoderson4222]

Like propping up your entire economy... Just tourist things

[@hr5331]

Understand the physics. You're not in charge, and remember to call 911 before you toss the rescue tube in. Ty all in advance.

[@Neverforgetjan6]

I have no sympathy for these kinds of tourists. 😂

[@gordonfuentes808]

😮

[@droneshots6192]

Of course they are from the east coast.

[@keoni37]

Used to surf there in the early to mid 60's.

[@RedLineShortFilms]

That's a long time ago

[@keoni37]

@@RedLineShortFilms Yup, when I was 15, 16 ...so you can do the math lol Old man now. Kaneohe, Kailua Eastside boy🤙

[@beals6631]

Why is it called China walls?

[@TRIKushbeachside]

Giving FL a bad name about aquatic abilities, disowned

[@tomclark8879]

When I am snowboarding, I am super cautions because I know what i don't know. You can't fix stupid

[@Chr1s8o8]

Florida L

[@ManambeLavaka]

People don’t respect the power of the ocean and get in real trouble

[@ramb1353]

yeah fumble around calling 911 before throwing a life saving floatation? really?

[@Josephine-sm2db]

Florida no mo rocky shorelines like that one, what were these 2 dummies thinking?

[@onekewlbraddah8460]

FLORIDA man looses again

[@byronharano2391]

😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@clapdrix72]

Ah, Floridian tourists, say no more.

[@clifforddoo6987]

Stupid is as stupid does. People coming to Hawaii should come here on yt and find out what to do and not to do in Hawaii

[@flasponge]

Giving Florida a bad name.....again.

[@goldrushau8425]

Hahahaha 😂

[@chaka3084]

Disregard warning signs and place the rescuer(s) lives in jeopardy. Why doesn't the state impose fines to these naysayers? Whether it's in the ocean or hiking in the mountains ... let them pay for their stupidity. 😠

[@user-xd7zr5zy8k]

foolish tourists. Locals know the ocean, others best stay out except for the very safe areas

[@isheistone5276]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@SupUce]

Tourist…bum bi they learn…😂😂😂

[@8Bitretro]

Pay attention. Foolish attitude

[@localboyn2deep146]

Ok so they said call 911 first, but my phone 📱 is in my car. Let me go get it. Hang on bro 🤡🤡🤦👍

[@sierrasherman7949]

😂

[@aaronthompson3543]

People should look at the natural terrain and natures actions before they adventure into the water and mountain sides, common sense is your first tool of safety!!! Also ask someone who lives there such as the life guards and skilled swimmers it might save your life, ALOHA!!!😎🤓🥸🤠🤙

[@Aims90032]

❤