HomeMy WebLinkAbout20210927KFDDEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: September 27, 2021
COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
KAUA‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT
STEVEN R. GOBLE, CHIEF
(808) 241-4980
First responders rescue injured hiker in Kalalau Sunday
KALALAU – First responders rescued an injured 30-year-old California visitor from Kalalau Beach
on Sunday.
According to a preliminary report, first responders received a report at approximately 2:10 p.m.
of an injured male at Kalalau Beach.
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 4:15 p.m. and discovered a male hiker with a
leg and other injuries at Kalalau Beach. Rescue 3 loaded the injured hiker and his partner aboard Air 1
and transported them to Princeville Airport.
Responding medics with American Medical Response continued treatment on the hiker and
transported him to Wilcox Hospital in stable condition.
The scene was cleared at approximately 4:40 p.m.
###