Man Rescued From Sea After Car Driven Over Cliff in Hawaii

A man was rescued from the sea in Hawaii on February 25 after he drove his rental car off the South Point Cliffs, local media said.

According to Big Island Now, the driver, who was alone, was spotted “approximately 100 yards offshore”. Rescuers guided him to a safe spot, where he was pulled from the water.

Big Island Now reported the man had facial injuries, scratches, and slight hypothermia,

In footage filmed by Instagram user @waterman_mike, otherwise known as Mike Moody, a recovery team can be seen lifting the crashed car. Credit: waterman_mike via Storyful

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- --the fire department over there. [INAUDIBLE] his car's getting pulled up.

[CHATTER]

- Put your phone down!