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DEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
REIKO MATSUYAMA, MANAGING DIRECTOR
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News Release
For Immediate Release: May 29, 2026
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COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
KAUA‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT
MICHAEL GIBSON - CHIEF
(808) 241-4980
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Injured hiker rescued from Canyon Trail Thursday
LĪHU‘E — Personnel from the Kaua‘i Fire Department rescued an injured 56-year-old female California visitor from Canyon Trail in Kōke‘e State Park on Thursday, May 28.
According to a preliminary report, first responders received a report of an injured hiker shortly before 12:40 p.m.
Personnel with Waimea Fire Station and Rescue 3 responded to the incident.
First responders arrived on the scene and discovered the injured hiker approximately a half mile into the trail suffering from an apparent ankle injury. Firefighters administered initial first aid on scene and prepared the hiker for transport. The hiker was transported to the trail head in a stokes litter by Quick Response Vehicle (QRV). Upon arriving at the trail head, Waimea Fire Station personnel transported the hiker to American Medical Response personnel for further medical care, who then transported the hiker to a nearby hospital.
The scene was cleared shortly after 2:30 p.m.
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