Helicopter rescues kayakers

Two female kayakers were rescued Saturday after strong winds pushed them three miles offshore.

Hawaii County Fire Department hoisted the unidentified kayakers, ages 8 and 29, into a helicopter off the Kohala coast.

Battalion Chief Steve Loyola said they were not injured.

Winds were blowing 20-35 mph with 45 mph gusts.

The search began at 12:17 p.m. when they were reported missing.

It was unclear what time they were rescued.

The last fire unit returned to its station at 2:27 p.m.