<br /> <p>Residents of Hawaii’s Big Island tried to cope with rising water levels as major downpours from Hurricane Lane crept closer to land, swelling rivers, swamping Hilo’s waterfront and forcing a number of rescues on August 24.</p><p>Alex Werjefelt shot this video, showing what he called the “mind-blowing” surge of the Wailuku River in the Hilo area on August 23. Local forecasters said</a> the Wailuku had risen by seven feet.</p><p>A flash-flood warning remained in place, with high waters the major concern, the National Weather Service said. Credit: Alex Werjefelt via Storyful</p><br />
