Hawaii Resident Escapes Wildfires By Jumping Into Ocean; Loses Father-In-Law, Beloved Dog Found Safe

A Hawaii resident with family ties to Oklahoma is asking for help and sharing her story after escaping from the wildfires.

Thursday, August 17th 2023, 5:51 pm

By: Tevis Hillis

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A Hawaii resident with family ties to Oklahoma jumped into the ocean to escape the wildfires.

She lost her father-in-law in the fires, and she thought she lost her beloved dog Bacon.

However, Bacon was found safe staying by her father-in-law’s remains.

News 9’s Tevis Hillis has her story.

Tevis Hillis

Tevis Hillis, a proud Oklahoma native, anchors the weekend morning news. She also covers breaking news, education, and topics relevant to people in their 20s for her weekday audience. In addition to her on-air role, Tevis is an adjunct professor for OU Nightly, mentoring over 160 students each semester.