Kahiau Kawai said he “freaked out” after losing his paddle but came up with a plan to help himself survive Abigail Adams is a Human Interest Writer and Reporter for PEOPLE. She has been ...

Kahiau Kawai, 17, had gone kayaking with his high school team at around 4 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon. The group encountered strong winds and rough seas, and decided to turn back. The team later ...

Kahiau Kawai, 17, had gotten separated from his high school paddling team on Wednesday after capsizing approximately half a mile south of Honolulu’s Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort. He was on a 20 ...

Just three days ago, their teammate, Kahiau Kawai, 17, survived nearly 12 hours in the ocean after losing his paddle during a kayaking practice in strong winds and rough seas off Waikiki.

Teenage kayaker Kahiau Kawai, who became separated from his high school paddling team in the ocean off Honolulu, was rescued after spending the night clinging to his kayak. The Honolulu Fire ...