HomeMy WebLinkAbout20210923KFDDEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: September 23, 2021
COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
KAUA‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT
STEVEN R. GOBLE, CHIEF
(808) 241-4980
First responders rescue injured hiker in Princeville Wednesday
PRINCEVILLE – First responders rescued an injured 58-year-old Louisiana visitor from a trail to
Turtle Cove in Princeville on Wednesday.
According to a preliminary report, first responders received a report at approximately 5:45 p.m.
of a female with an ankle injury in the vicinity of Edward Road in Princeville.
Crews with the Hanalei fire station, Rescue 3 aboard Air 1, and American Medical Response
responded to the incident.
First responders arrived on scene at approximately 5:50 p.m. and discovered a female hiker who
fell and injured her ankle while hiking on a trail to Turtle Cove. Shortly after, Rescue 3 utilized a short-
haul and air rescue vest to secure the hiker on Air 1 and transported her to a landing zone in the
Princeville area.
Responding medics with American Medical Response continued treatment on the hiker before
transporting her to Wilcox Hospital in stable condition.
The scene was cleared at approximately 7 p.m.
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