A 17-year-old boy who went missing at sea in Hawaii was found clinging to a raft 12 hours later.

The incident in Hawaii was a scene of a young man's miraculous rescue. A seventeen-year-old boy, who was training with his high school canoe team at Waikiki beach near Honolulu, became separated from his team. When the surf kayak he was using capsized without a life jacket, he found himself all alone in the middle of the ocean.

Upon receiving the news of the missing boy, the Honolulu Fire Department immediately informed the Coast Guard. A large search team consisting of helicopters, planes, and boats was dispatched shortly after. After hours of searching, the aircraft crew spotted the boy early the next morning.

The lost boy had managed to stay in the water for over twelve hours, clinging to his kayak. An off-duty lifeguard reached the boy by boat and rescued him. Rescuers stated that the boy was trying to reach the shore by using the canoe as a swimming board against the strong current.

The boy was handed over to the medical teams waiting at the harbor. His condition, which was serious but stable, was reported as he received treatment for hypothermia and various injuries. The boy, who was in shock when rescued, was more concerned about his mother than his own situation.

This incident once again highlighted the importance of safety measures at sea. Experts emphasized the vital necessity of wearing life jackets, especially for young people participating in water sports. Coast Guard officials advised everyone engaging in water sports to use the necessary safety equipment and pay attention to weather conditions to prevent similar incidents.