HomeMy WebLinkAbout20220226KFD.pdfDEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: February 26, 2022
COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
KAUA‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT
STEVEN R. GOBLE, CHIEF
(808) 241-4980
Injured hiker rescued on Nounou East Trail Friday
WAILUA— First responders rescued a 51-year-old Oregon female on the Nounou East Trail, also
known as the Sleeping Giant Trail, in Wailua on Friday.
Firefighters were notified of the first report of a 51-year-old female with a leg injury on the
Sleeping Giant Trail at approximately 9:45 a.m.
Personnel with the Kapa‘a fire station, Rescue 3, Air 1, and American Medical Response
responded to the incident.
According to a preliminary report, first responders received a call of an injured hiker on the
Nounou East Trail and made contact with the hiker at 10:20 a.m.
Upon arrival, first responders stabilized the hiker’s leg using a splint, secured her via air rescue
vest, and used a short-haul to load and transport her via Air 1 to awaiting firefighters and AMR
personnel at a landing zone at Wailua Houselots Park
AMR personnel continued treatment on the hiker before transporting her to a local hospital.
The scene was cleared at approximately 11 a.m.
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