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DEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
REIKO MATSUYAMA, MANAGING DIRECTOR
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News Release
For Immediate Release: May 14, 2025
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COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
KAUA‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT
MICHAEL GIBSON - CHIEF
(808) 241-4980
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Distressed hiker rescued on Kalalau Trail Tuesday
LĪHU‘E — Personnel from the Kaua‘i Fire Department rescued a 25-year-old visitor from the Kalalau Trail on Tuesday, May 13.
According to a preliminary report, first responders received a call from a distressed hiker shortly after 9:20 a.m.
Personnel with Līhu‘e Fire Station aboard Air 1 responded to the incident.
First responders arrived on scene at Kalalau Beach and discovered the distressed hiker with severe stomach issues. The hiker was loaded into the helicopter and taken to the Waimea Athletic Field. Upon landing at the Waimea Athletic Field, the hiker was transferred to Waimea Fire Station and American Medical Response personnel for further care.
The scene was cleared shortly after 11:45 a.m.
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