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Dramatic video shows rescue of boy nearly swept out to sea

Family tries to rescue boy in ocean.

HAWAII — A family visiting from South Korea is thankful for some good Samaritans who saved a boy from being sucked into the ocean.

Hawaii News Now anchor Keahi Tucker posted video of the terrifying moments.

In the video, you can see the family standing in the water on Sunset Beach on the island of Honolulu this weekend, at first enjoying the water care-free. And then in a moment, waves dragged out the 8-year-old boy.

The boy’s family members are seen in the video running to try to rescue him but the waves are too fast and too strong for them.

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Luckily, good Samaritans rushed into the water and grabbed and pulled him to safety.

Hawaii News Now said lifeguards at the beach had already left for the day.

Luckily, everyone appeared to be OK.

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A Korean family is asking for help to find the people who helped rescue their son at Sunset Beach yesterday. This video is a good reminder of how quickly a fun day at the beach can turn dangerous.

Posted by Keahi Tucker on Monday, February 20, 2017