Kyle Foyle, who was patrolling at Shark’s Cove when the incident happened. “Especially large waves like these are washing you over, the chances of drowning or injury is very high,” said Foyle.

Lifeguards said despite tape, signage and warnings, three men barely survived in between Ke Iki Beach and Shark’s Cove when a large wave overtook them. “People don’t know. They come on vacation.