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Marine Strong Wind January 11, 2009 · Big Island Leeward Waters, Hawaii Waters

40 mph

Estimated gust (35 kt)

Death

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

A couple out fishing in an 18-foot fiberglass boat were helping three kayakers in distress. One kayaker was helped onto the boat, but before the others could be rescued, the boat's engine died. The boat drifted toward the shore and caught on fire. The man on the boat hit his head, fell overboard, and drowned. Everyone else made it to safety, most with the help of fire rescue personnel.

Winds and seas had picked up as the attempted rescue of the kayakers was being made, and heavy showers were falling, according to the wife of the deceased man.

The wider storm

Prefrontal conditions in waters off the west side of the Big Island of Hawaii were contributing factors that led to the death of a boater.

Began near Keahole Point (19.6918, -156.0484).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 145267. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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