3 people rescued from ocean near Hawaiian Paradise Park

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A 30-year-old woman was transported to Hilo Medical Center on Friday after an ocean rescue near Hawaiian Paradise Park.

According to the Fire Department, the woman was receiving CPR from a bystander when rescue personnel arrived. While on scene, another two free divers were rescued with a Billy Pugh net after being unable to make it to shore.

They declined medical treatment.

The cause was listed as high surf and a strong current.