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Surfing legend Laird Hamilton helps rescue families from flooding on Hawaiian islands
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Surfing legend Laird Hamilton helps rescue families from flooding on Hawaiian islands
Description
April 19, 2018
Arguably the most recognizable name in surfing is being hailed as a hero, after Big wave surfing legend Laird Hamilton helped rescue families from flooding on the Hawaiian island of Kauai.
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Surfing legend Laird Hamilton helps rescue families from flooding on Hawaiian islands01:08 | April 19, 2018
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Typhoon Shanshan makes landfall in Japan as millions ordered to evacuate01:56 | August 29, 2024
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Jasper ‘not ready to welcome visitors’ yet as evacuee re-entry continues, officals say01:27 | August 19, 2024
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At least 1 dead, 6 missing after storm sinks luxury yacht off Sicily03:17 | August 19, 2024
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Jasper wildfire: National park ‘jewel’ largely saved by FireSmart measures, Guilbeault says01:19 | August 1, 2024
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Surfing legend Laird Hamilton helps rescue families from flooding on Hawaiian islands01:08 | April 19, 2018
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Jasper wildfire: How did mountain pine beetles play a role?02:07 | July 30, 2024
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Surfing legend Laird Hamilton helps rescue families from flooding on Hawaiian islands
Description
April 19, 2018
Arguably the most recognizable name in surfing is being hailed as a hero, after Big wave surfing legend Laird Hamilton helped rescue families from flooding on the Hawaiian island of Kauai.
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