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Man rescued from Hawaii cave by those on passing tour boat

KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii – A California man has been released from a Hawaii hospital after being trapped inside the nook of a cave for 40 minutes.

West Hawaii Today reports (http://bit.ly/2eA3A5j ) Raymond Moreno was rescued Thursday after a Sea Quest tour boat saw his family frantic onshore.

Raymond Moreno’s wife, Valerie, says Raymond was released from the Kona Community Hospital Friday afternoon. He suffered a concussion and swallowed a lot of seawater. Doctors were able to clear his lungs.

The Morenos have been on a family vacation with their three children, ages 13, 7 and 4.

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