Hawaii drowning in lucre after hit show “Rescue: HI-Surf” buries locals with over $31 million in wages!

"$33.85 million more has also gushed into the local economy through food purchases, lodging, equipment and stuff."

The Hawaiian Islands are known for many things including, but not limited to, Kelly Slater burritos, shave ice, duck tours, Roy’s fusion cusine, Spam musubi, sugar cane trains and seasonal drownings. Soon, though, that list might include Maybachs and Rolls-Royces purchased in bulk. But you are certainly aware of the new hit television drama “Rescue: HI-Surf” set on Oahu’s famed North Shore.

The series, a fan darling, has been soaring in the ratings as it features the action-packed days of North Shore lifeguards and, I assume, ambulance drivers.

Well, not only is it drawing millions of eyeballs, it is making locals millions upon millions of dollars.

Maui Now is reporting the program has “hired over 2,100 local cast and crew to be part of the first season. Collectively, the hires earned more than $31.75 million in wages.”

$31.75 million?

Eureka!

Native Hawaiian filmmaker Erin Lau, who is directing an upcoming episode, might be related to Zeke and might also be in the market for a new McLaren declared, “I am incredibly grateful for the support from our local film community and the collective of organizations and advocates that have helped me grow as a filmmaker and are empowering even more voices. Opportunities like this are essential for our emerging artists, and I’m thrilled to be part of ʻRescue: HI-Surf’ as it celebrates Hawai‘i’s creatives and stories.”

Maui Now has also deduced $33.85 million has gushed into the local economy through “food purchases, lodging, equipment and office rentals and goods and services from local vendors.”

I’ll be Jamie O’Briened!

Have you ever thought of moving to the islands and getting filthy rich?

Sorry, it’s too late.