Kahiau Kawai, 17, had gotten separated from his high school paddling team on Wednesday after capsizing approximately half a mile south of Honolulu’s Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort.

Kahiau Kawai, the 17-year-old kayaker rescued by an off-duty lifeguard off the coast of Hawaii after being lost at sea for nearly 12 hours, is opening up about the scary ordeal.

Kahiau Kawai, 17, had gone kayaking with his high school team at around 4 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon. The group encountered strong winds and rough seas, and decided to turn back.

A Honolulu lifeguard's dedication led to the rescue of a 17-year-old kayaker, Kahiau Kawai, who had been missing for over 11 hours. Noland Keaulana, a longtime city lifeguard and member of the ...

Kahiau Kawai shares his story after being rescued when he was separated from his Kamehameha kayaking team out on the ocean. He is now recovering in the hospital and reunited with his loved ones.

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Thursday morning’s rescue of Kahiau Kawai is highlighting the importance of ocean safety in Hawaii. Local members of the water sports community that spoke to Hawaii ...

HONOLULU (Island News) -- Kamehameha Schools athlete Kahiau Kawai is still recovering in the hospital after a dramatic rescue 12 hours since he disappeared from kayaking practice. In a statement ...

Kahiau Kawai shares his story after being rescued when he was separated from his Kamehameha kayaking team out on the ocean. He is now recovering in the hospital and reunited with his loved ones.

HONOLULU (KITV) — Braving the wind and cold for almost 12 hours, Kahiau Kawai said he thought about his loved ones and persevered. Kawai shared what was on his mind during the search ...