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Coast Guard and volunteer lifeguard rescue teen kayaker lost at sea for 12 hours off Hawaii, dramatic video shows

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Kahiau Kawai , 17 , had gone kayaking with his high school team at around 4 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon .

The group encountered strong winds and rough seas, and decided to turn back.

A volunteer lifeguard was key to his safe return, officials said.

A U.S. Coast Guard aircraft crew spotted Kawai in the water early Thursday morning .

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