Edward Ryan Makua Hanai Aikau was a renowned Hawaiian lifeguard and big-wave surfer who vanished on March 17, 1978, after heroically attempting to seek help for his stranded crewmates. Born in Maui in 1946, Aikau became the first lifeguard on Oahu's North Shore in 1968. He was celebrated for his exceptional skills in the water, credited with saving over 500 lives without a single loss during his tenure. In 1977, he further solidified his legendary status by winning the Duke Kahanamoku Invitation
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