Helicopter rescues kayakers

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

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.