years for corruption. the 61-year-old blagojevich was convicted in 2011 in attempting to sell the u.s. senate seat left havevacant from barack oba. at the corruption trial, 18 guilty verdicts were imposed upon him. after surgery for intestinal infection. senator mccain's office said he is engaged in his work as chairman of the committee. his daughter tweeted her admiration for his quote intense grit and determination. thanks for his doctors. >> everyone is praying. ahead, a fight to survive in an island paradise. flood waters forced people to call for help. more from hawaii next. my name is jeff sheldon,