HomeMy WebLinkAbout20210920KFDDEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: September 20, 2021
COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
KAUA‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT
STEVEN R. GOBLE, CHIEF
(808) 241-4980
First responders conduct multiple rescues on Sunday
First responders conducted multiple rescues on Sunday.
Firefighters were notified of the first report of a 57-year-old female visitor from California in
distress on the Pu’u Hinahina Lookout in Kōke‘e at approximately 1:40 p.m.
According to a preliminary report, firefighters with the Waimea fire station arrived on scene at
approximately 1:55 p.m. and located the hiker 0.2 miles down the trail.
After assessing the hiker, firefighters utilized a stokes litter, webbing, and a trail wheel to assist
her out of the trail.
The hiker was met by personnel from American Medical Response and declined further
treatment.
The scene was cleared at 3:10 p.m.
At approximately 2:10 p.m., first responders received a report of a female Colorado visitor in
distress off waters near Lāwa‘i Beach in Po‘ipū at a surf spot known as Acid Drops.
According to a preliminary report, firefighters spotted the surfer who another surfer was
assisting. Firefighters entered the water with rescue boards and tubes, contacted the distressed surfer,
and helped her to shore. Back on shore, firefighters contacted two snorkelers on the beach who were
initially in distress but made their way back to land.
The surfer and the snorkelers did not seek further medical treatment.
The scene was cleared at approximately 2:30 p.m.
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