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DEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
REIKO MATSUYAMA, MANAGING DIRECTOR
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News Release
For Immediate Release: July 11, 2024
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COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
KAUA‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT
MICHAEL GIBSON - CHIEF
(808) 241-4980
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4 PM UPDATE
Officials have confirmed that the crash was reported at approximately 1:20 p.m. Thursday. Additionally, it was not a County of Kaua‘i helicopter that crashed.
Information will be available when more information is available.
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Multiple agencies responding to helicopter crash Thursday
Multiple agencies are responding to a report of a helicopter crash in the ocean, fronting the Hanakoa Valley along Na Pali Coast on Thursday.
The United States Coast Guard, Rescue 3 aboard Air 1, the Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency, the Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency, personnel with the Ocean Safety Bureau, and the Kaua‘i Police Department are responding to this incident.
At this time, there is no confirmed information on injuries or victims.
Updates will be announced when more information.
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Media Contact:
If you are a member of the media with an inquiry for the County of Kaua‘i, its departments or representatives, please email the County of Kaua‘i's Communications Team at CountyPIO@kauai.gov to ensure a timely response to your request. Mahalo!
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