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THE COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
DEREK S. K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: October 6, 2020
KAUA‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT
STEVEN R, GOBLE, CHIEF
Tel (808) 241-4980
Fax (808) 241-6508
Hikers rescued from Kalalau Valley on Monday
Firefighters rescued two hikers from Kalalau Valley on Monday morning.
Both hikers required medical attention. A 23-year-old male injured his foot after stepping
on a fire pit, while a 44-year-old complained of soreness to her foot.
At approximately 9 a.m. on Monday, firefighters received a call of an injured hiker who
burned his food and was unable to walk.
Rescue 3 aboard Air 1 located the injured male hiker. Upon arrival, a 44-year-old female
hiker also requested medical attention. The female hiker complained of soreness to her right
foot.
The hikers were airlifted and later dropped off at Princeville Airport to awaiting medical
personal and firefighters from the Hanalei fire station. The female hiker was assessed and
released by American Medical Response personnel; the male hiker was transported to Wilcox
Medical Hospital for further treatment.
The scene was cleared at approximately 10:40 a.m.
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