HomeMy WebLinkAboutNR060521KFDDEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: June 5, 2021
COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
KAUA‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT
STEVEN R. GOBLE, CHIEF
(808) 241-4980
Hikers rescued on Kalalau Trail Friday
KALALAU – Two hikers were rescued on the Kalalau Trail on Friday.
First responders received a report of two hikers in distress in the vicinity of Hanakoa Valley on
the Kalalau Trail on Friday at approximately 4 p.m.
Rescue 3 aboard Air 1 arrived at a landing zone near Hanakoa Valley at 4:40 p.m. and found two
hikers: one with a possible wrist injury, and the other with a possible knee injury. The party was
transported to Princeville Airport and was met by Engine 1 and American Medical Response. After
receiving medical assessments by AMR personnel, the hikers declined medical treatment.
The scene was cleared at 5:25 p.m.
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