“He’s got a lot of energy, right? I don’t even know if he owns a T-shirt.”

27 inches in just 24 hours, thats how much rain fell in Kauai creating all types of chaos in the form of mudslides and floods, stranding tourists and locals alike in the deluge conditions.  Step in big wave pioneer Laird Hamilton and his aluminum boat.  CBS reports Laird lives nearby on the the Hanalei River and jumped at the opportunity to help:

“It’s hard to conceive that that much water could come from the sky. And I mean it was like an ocean back there. You know what, if I can get people out I’m going to get people out because no one else could. ” -Laird

His rescue total isn’t public knowledge at the moment but he also saved 15 girls from floodwaters which made for: “The best picture ever. No, we did not have a fun day on the boat. This is us getting rescued.”

This might be the best picture ever. No, we did not have a fun day on the boat. This is us getting RESCUED! 😂 Hanalei flooded today on the last day of my girls sleepover camp. We had to get evacuated out! What's a girls party without a little dramaaaaaa right?!! We are home and safe and dry! Thank you to the man @lairdhamiltonsurf you absolute animal! Saving 15 little GIRLS! Are you kidding me? And my dad and @r_ritchie for being in ultimate dad mode this morning. Oh and my uncle @kalaninuhi! And my amazing sister @fern_foot You are a BOSS! I love you! Gosh. So grateful for this epic little experience. My girls were absolutely amazing!!! I love these sweeties! Frikkkkken #ShineWithHer first Event ever blowwwwout. Can't be topped 🤷🏼‍♀️

A post shared by Leila Hurst (@leilahurst) on Apr 15, 2018 at 2:55pm PDT

A 100 year rain. I will be posting soon how anyone can help once we get more organized. Mother nature is definitely speaking to us. Help wherever and however you’re able. Aloha

A post shared by Laird Hamilton (@lairdhamiltonsurf) on Apr 16, 2018 at 12:56pm PDT

Kauai.