Heading home from Hanauma Bay at night? Keep your eyes on the road. Locals report seeing mysterious fireballs, known as Akualele, shooting overhead as they drive back toward town. The legend warns that if you see these lights, whatever you do, don’t look back toward the bay or Koko Head. Glancing back is said to cause sudden, unexplained accidents for drivers.
Updated title to ‘Akualele of Hanauma Bay/Koko Head’ to reflect the official legend name.
The fireball phenomenon, known as Akualele, involves fireballs being sent as a curse by a kahuna. Drivers are warned not to look back toward the bay or Koko Head to avoid accidents.
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