The Guam Fire Department rescued a distressed male individual in the water near Oka Point in Tamuning at around 4:20 p.m. Thursday. GFD spokesperson Nick Garrido told reporters Thursday evening that rescue personnel were able to successfully make contact with the individual through a rescue swimmer.
The male individual was brought safely onto the responding vessel, though had sustained minor injuries and is currently undergoing assessments, Garrido said. “Guam Fire Department reminds the public to continue exercising caution and strictly adhere to all issued advisories,” Garrido told reporters.
The island has been under multiple active marine watches and warnings due to Super Typhoon Sinlaku. Guam continues to face hazardous sea and surf conditions and high risk of rip currents. Residents are advised to remain out of the water due to life-threatening conditions.
“Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from the shore into deeper water,” the Joint Information Center said on Thursday. “Residents are also advised against venturing along trails close to the water or shoreline, as high surf can know a person down and sweep them off beaches and rocks. These waves can be deadly, even for the most experienced swimmers.”
