HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-09-14 Thank you from S. Grow - Hanakapiai rescueCherisse Zaima
From: Kauai Fire Department Public Email
Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2014 8:15 AM
To: Robert Westerman; John Blalock
Cc: Debby Gatioan
Subject: FW: Hiker Rescued
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From: Shelly Grow [mailto:shellbeII0109 @gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2014 1:32 PM
To: Kauai Fire Department Public Email
Subject: Hiker Rescued
Aloha!!
My name is Michelle Grow, your men knew me as Shelly. I was one of the people stranded on the kalalau
traill over the weekend. I just wanted to say MAHALOS for your efforts, I know it couldn't have been easy. I
know myself and everyone involved appreciated it. It was nice to have two of your guys there suffering threw
the night. They made sure we knew everything was okay and kept eye on us. Made me know you guys know
how it is, helped a ton!!!! It was an amazing experience that I would never take back. Your guys and your island
gave me something money could never buy!!
As for building bridges and making sure there are ways out, sure. That would help, but the na pall coast is
known for the unpredictable weather and long grueling hikes in the valley. People should enter at their own risk.
Of course you guys wouldn't allow too many things to happen, but you can only do so much. A bridge would
destroy the natural beauty of the hike. People need to start better preparing for this hike and understand the
warnings. I wish my friends and I had. I would and could have enjoyed the whole experience that much better.
Hope this helps. I will be returning to hike, but more prepared for sure!! Again mahalo for rescuing us and
aloha!!!
Shelly Grow
ShellbeII0109@qmail.com
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