Oahu's popular -- but dangerous -- China Walls spot forces some locals to make water rescues

KITV4's Arielle Argel went to China Walls today to speak with local surfers to find out how often people need rescuing.

[jaybleu]

Mahalo to the surfers out there for helping these folks live to hopefully make better life decisions tomorrow.

[kdfooaijfeaasdf]

I hope the young man gets better soon and recovers well.

[diveanddine]

china walls should not be a destination for tourists
- I agree

[captainsaveaho]

I've jumped off there many times. You have to know the time of year to do it. Usually June-September is good. As the year hits November, the waves, current, and tides are very unpredictable and even good swimmers can have a rough go at it. Always have a Swim-buddy or don't go.

[danodonnell]

Imagine going on vacation and dying from being a fool?😭

[icebiker]

People will always go to places they shouldn't for safety's sake. We have similar problems on the Great Lakes. People think "it's a lake" how dangerous can it be? Kayakers especially do not understand the currents and large waves on the lake. There are also undertows. More signage may get people to rethink about swimming at China Walls. 🏊‍♀🚫🏊‍♀

[kukuipupule]

before life guards, it was just another day for watermen

[StandUpMagazin]

Who sends tourists to China Wall? 🤦🏻‍♂️

[gkokonut]

These guys aren’t local surfers u can tell

[sunreynyc]

A big sign that reads "Tourists that swim here will drown" should be posted. I'm not making a joke, that spot is dangerous. For decades Ive seen more tourists almost drown at Portlock compared to any other place. I hope the young man has a 100% recovery.

[aka]

His China walls Instagram doesn’t help either 🤦‍♂️

[frankreynolds]

Where does that map say family safe?? Anything to spin a news story awful journalism

[kanoawai]

Local surfer brah he’s a white dude who’s a transplant