HomeMy WebLinkAbout20210619KFDDEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: June 19, 2021
COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
KAUA‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT
STEVEN R. GOBLE, CHIEF
(808) 241-4980
First responders rescue injured hiker Friday
KŌKE‘ E– First responders recued an injured hiker in Kōke‘e on Friday.
According to a preliminary report, first responders received a report at approximately 3 p.m.
from the Kaua‘i Police Department Dispatch of a 30-year-old female visitor with an ankle injury on the
Awaawapuhi Trail in Kōke‘e.
Crews with the Waimea fire station, Rescue 3 aboard Air 1, and the on-duty Battalion Chief
responded to the incident.
At 3:45 p.m., Rescue 3 aboard Air 1 located a group of hikers and confirmed the injured hiker’s
location. First responders located the hiker, secured her to Air 1, and transported her to awaiting
firefighters and personnel with American Medical Response.
Responding medics with AMR provided advanced life support and continued efforts on the
hiker, who was transported to Kaua‘i Veterans Memorial Hospital.
The scene was cleared at 4:50 p.m.
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