Bystanders helped rescue a 5-year-old boy from near shore waters today in an apparent near drowning at the Mariott Koçolina Beach Club.

Bryan Cheplic, Honolulu Emergency Services Department spokesman, said paramedics treated and stabilized the boy and took him to a local hospital. He remains in serious condition following the 2:54 p.m. incident at the Lagoon No. 3.