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Posted: Tuesday, March 12th, 2013 9:29 AM HST

Five rescued from popular Big Island beach

By Ken Hupp - 67AM KPUA News

Monday proved to be a rough morning for swimmers at Hapuna Beach State Park. Fire Rescue personnel say a female visitor was transported to North Hawai`i Community Hospital with back and neck injuries after being struck by strong waves. Witnesses say as she was being treated, a second swimmer required help from lifeguards. They were among a total of five people who ended up needing help during a two hour period that began shortly after 10:00 a.m. The island was under a high surf advisory at the time of the incidents.