A dad and two sons have been rescued after clinging to a capsized boat for five hours while the coast guard searched for them.

The 42-year-old man and his two sons, ages 8 and 12, were not wearing life jackets, Coast Guard officials said.

A father and his two sons were rescued after their boat capsized off the coast of Hawaii, authorities said.

Officials received an alert from the father at 12:10 local time on Saturday, October 26. This is stated in a message from the US Coast Guard.. The man reported that his boat had capsized, but did not provide his location or any other useful details.

Helicopter and plane began searching for the boat and its passengers in waters west of Maui, south of Lanai and west of Kahoolawe. About five hours later, a helicopter crew spotted a capsized 16-foot boat about seven miles south of Manele Harbour, the coast guard said.

A 42-year-old man and two boys, aged 8 and 12, were found “clinging to the hull” and without life jackets.

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In video released by the Coast Guard, a rescue swimmer was able to load all three into the helicopter using a basket (with the children going first) and they were all flown to Kahului Airport on Maui.

The man later told authorities his boat capsized after being hit by a wave.

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Although there were no reports of injuries, the Coast Guard warned of the importance of preparing for such emergencies. At the time of the rescue, wind speeds were approximately 9 mph and wave heights were 3 to 5 feet.

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“By carrying a portable marine radio, you can notify first responders if you become stranded in the water or become separated from your vessel,” said Lt. Zachary Kaiser, duty officer at the Honolulu Sector Command Center. “We encourage all boaters to wear life jackets while boating. Emergencies move quickly and there may not be enough time to find and fasten a life jacket.”

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