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Hawaiʻi lifeguards join in international collaboration to improve lifesaving education, drowning prevention

Kauai Now·Oct 27, 2026 · 10:00 AM CT
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The Hawaiian Lifeguard Association signed a three-way agreement with the Okinawa Lifesaving Association and the University of the Ryukyus in Japan to improve drowning prevention, lifesaving education and training. Ocean safety chiefs from Kauaʻi, Honolulu and Maui attended the signing in Okinawa.

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