Severe flooding on Oahu, Hawaii, has led to evacuation orders for over 5,000 residents due to concerns about the aging Wahiawa dam potentially failing after intense rainfall. The flooding has caused catastrophic damage, with emergency crews rescuing stranded residents and the National Guard activated to assist, while ongoing heavy rains continue to pose risks. Governor Josh Green emphasized the urgency of evacuations as water levels fluctuate, amid a broader pattern of extreme weather events across the United States.
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A 58-year-old man was hospitalized in serious condition Sunday morning after being bitten by a shark while surfing off the coast of Honolulu, Hawaii. Surfers nearby had already applied a tourniquet to the victim's wound before EMS and the Honolulu Fire Department arrived to administer life-saving treatment. Hawaii's Department of Land and Natural Resources advises people to be aware of their surroundings while in the ocean and to avoid swimming or surfing near schools of fish.