HomeMy WebLinkAbout20210917KFD2DEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: September 17, 2021
COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
KAUA‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT
STEVEN R. GOBLE, CHIEF
(808) 241-4980
First responders rescue hikers in Kalalau Thursday
KALALAU – First responders rescued two visitors from the Kalalau Trail on Thursday.
According to a preliminary report, first responders received a report at approximately 5 p.m. of
a male hiker experiencing exhaustion on the Kalalau Trail on Thursday.
Crews with the Hanalei fire station, Rescue 3 aboard Air 1, and American Medical Response
responded to the incident.
At 5:30 p.m., Rescue 3 aboard Air 1 located the male hiker. He was with a female companion
whom firefighters assisted.
First responders secured the hiker aboard Air 1 and transferred him to Princeville Airport. At
approximately 6 p.m., first responders returned to Kalalau to retrieve the female hiker and the
firefighter.
Firefighters with the Hanalei fire station and responding medics with AMR assessed and treated
the male hiker, who later was transferred to a local hospital. The female hiker did not require medical
attention.
The scene was cleared at approximately 6:45 p.m.
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