Researchers evacuated from Papahanaumokuakea ahead of Walaka
Walaka is now a category two hurricane.
Published: Oct. 4, 2018 at 10:01 AM HST
PAPAHANAUMOKUAKEA (HawaiiNewsNow) - Seven researchers have been evacuated from the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument as Hurricane Walaka approaches.
A research vessel picked up the researchers from the French Frigate Shoals.
The atoll is in the path of Walaka, now a category two hurricane.
Earlier this week, the Coast Guard also evacuated four Fish and Wildlife workers from the Johnston Atoll National Wildlife Refuge.
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